Question about a chow mix dog
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Question about a chow mix dog
I bought my best friend 12 months ago at the tender age of 9 weeks from a Mennonite farm. I had every intention of getting a purebred dog, until I stumbled upon my Keelan, a lab-chow mix who was just such a little ray of sunshine that all of my previous plans to buy a pedigree dog just went out the window. Ever since I've had him, I've done my utmost to socialize him and train him like any other dog. But I am almost certain that many of his quirks and behaviors come not from what he's learned from me, but from his chow chow background. Not to say he's a bad dog or his quirks are bad quirks, just very distinctively chow-esque. From the way he sits to the way he greets strangers. My reason for posting is, I wanted to see if there was anyone on this site who has experience with a chow mix dog, so I can get your opinion on this. Do you think, or know from experience, that a chow mix can be almost like having a purebred chow chow, behavior wise, personality wise, etc?
Re: Question about a chow mix dog
It varies greatly. Congratulations on your Chowder! My Pip was a Chowder as well. She was more Lab in behavior. There are a couple more folks on here with Chwders as well. Their behavior also is a blend, from all accounts. Treat your Chowder as you would any loving companion. I personally treat all my pets about the same, and make adaptations by individuality, not by breed expectation.
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i got Chubs, my lhasa-chow mix, 2 weeks ago, he's now 12 weeks old. i would agree that every dog has its own personality. even dogs of the same breeds differ. i was watching cesar millan's video this morning, and he carefully explained how dogs are as animals, as species, as breeds and as personality ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
as for my puppy, he got both the lhasa and the chow's stubborn attitude.
i also noticed how strange my puppy sits, as if he sits so lazily, he would rather lay down with his arms and legs all stretched out on the floor. i dont know much about lhasa's or even chows, but as ived been reading lately, i can see chow traits in my puppy
as for the looks, clearly he got it from his mom (lhasa). i still dont know what he'll look like in a couple of months. (he's 50/50 mix, both chowchow and lhasa are pure bred dogs)
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as for my puppy, he got both the lhasa and the chow's stubborn attitude.
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Re: Question about a chow mix dog
I think that my JR has a small touch of lab in him...........however..........he is a real CHOW.
Everything that he does is Chow....and even at 14 yrs old he still looks like a fluffy back bear chow.
Everything that he does is Chow....and even at 14 yrs old he still looks like a fluffy back bear chow.
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