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that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th century. A research study has concluded that the Chow Chow dog breed originated from other indigenous dogs in central China about 8,300 years ago. The ancient breed evolved and manifests both morphological and physiological features,
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Ramos-Vara, J. A.; Beissenherz, M. E.; Miller, M. A.; Johnson, G. C.; Pace, L. W.; Fard, A.; Kottler, S. J. (2000). "Retrospective Study of 338 Canine Oral
Melanomas with Clinical, Histologic, and Immunohistochemical Review of 129 Cases".
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Witsberger, Tige H.; Villamil, J. Armando; Schultz, Loren G.; Hahn, Allen W.; Cook, James L. (June 15, 2008). "Prevalence of and risk factors for hip dysplasia and cranial cruciate ligament deficiency in dogs".
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Mazrier, Hamutal; Vogelnest, Linda J.; Thomson, Peter C.; Taylor, Rosanne M.; Williamson, Peter (May 18, 2016). "Canine atopic dermatitis: breed risk in
Australia and evidence for a susceptible clade".
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The blue-black/purple tongue gene appears to be dominant, as most mixed breed dogs that come from a Chow Chow retain that tongue color. However, the blue-black/purple tongue can also be found on the
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The Chow Chow is a sturdily built dog, square in profile, with a broad skull and small, triangular, erect ears with rounded tips. The breed is known for a very dense
338:. This is not to say that every mixed breed dog with spots of purple on the tongue is descended from Chow Chow, as purple spots on the tongue can be found on other
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1518:"A survey of canine and feline skin disorders seen in a university practice: Small Animal Clinic, University of Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec (1987-1988)"
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Hechuan Yang; Guodong Wang; Meng Weng; Yaping Ma; Tingting Yin; Ruoxi Fan; Hong Wu; Li Zhong; David M. Irwin; Weiwei Zhai; Yaping Zhang (2001–2010).
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Kuhl, K. A.; Shofer, F. S.; Goldschmidt, M. H. (1994). "Comparative
Histopathology of Pemphigus Foliaceus and Superficial Folliculitis in the Dog".
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Batchelor, Daniel J.; Noble, Peter-John M.; Cripps, Peter J.; Taylor, Rebecca H.; McLean, Lynn; Leibl, Marion A.; German, AIexander J. (2007).
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in dog breeds found the Chow Chow to have the third highest prevalence with 4.7% of Chow Chow dogs having glaucoma compared to 0.89% overall.
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McMillan, Kirsten M.; Bielby, Jon; Williams, Carys L.; Upjohn, Melissa M.; Casey, Rachel A.; Christley, Robert M. (February 1, 2024).
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Owning a Chow Chow can raise the cost of homeowners insurance because some companies consider them high-risk dogs. In a study in the
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1206:"Vet Med Today: Special Report – "Breeds of dogs involved in fatal human attacks in the United States between 1979 and 1998""
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Gelatt, Kirk N.; MacKay, Edward O. (2004). "Prevalence of the breed-related glaucomas in pure-bred dogs in North
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Oberbauer, A. M.; Keller, G. G.; Famula, T. R. (February 24, 2017).
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This article is about the breed of dog. For the pickled relish, see
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found the breed to be over-represented with an odds ratio of 7.89.
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1654:"Breed Associations for Canine Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency"
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In a Belgian study Chow Chow bitches made up 6.4% of cases of
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A study looking at records from a small animal clinic at the
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Gough, Alex; Thomas, Alison; O'Neill, Dan (April 23, 2018).
1291:"Chow Chow Colors: A Guide To Rare Colors Of Chow Chow Dogs"
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including its dark tongue, coat of fur, and stronger build.
1175:"Will Your Canine Affect Your Homeowners Insurance Policy?"
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Red Craze, a prominent male red Chow Chow, c. Early 1900s
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is unlinked to any Chinese name such as the modern 鬆獅狗 (
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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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and lower than the 12.7 years average for purebreeds.
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registers approximately 10,000 Chow Chows a year. The
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through swampy terrain, and this was remarked upon by
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Kathy Welsh; Anna Wallace; Vicki DeGruy (2001–2010).
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1698:Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats
1436:(2). Public Library of Science (PLoS): e0172918.
386:Purple-black tongue in a female Chow Chow puppy
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902:(2nd ed.), p. 23. Blackwell Publishing.
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1658:Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
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688:. Chow Chows are a high risk breed for
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260:The Chow Chow has been identified as a
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777:where Lady is gifted in the same way.
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1144:"The Truth About Those Black Tongues"
471:5 Chow Chows of different coat colors
372:Dense double coat on a male Chow Chow
182:Fédération Cynologique Internationale
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1923:Dogs originating in China and Taiwan
648:A US study looking at cases of oral
570:cranial cruciate ligament deficiency
452:considered standard for this breed.
868:Wilcox, Charlotte (April 1, 1999).
1671:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2007.tb02950.x
1289:Jones, Christina (June 18, 2021).
1181:. AgentInsider.com. Archived from
587:A North American study looking at
346:The distinctive Chow Chow features
120:Red (light gold to deep red-brown)
80:17 to 22 inches (43 to 56 cm)
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1730:(6). SAGE Publications: 597–608.
1262:"Chow Chow Dog Breed Information"
631:exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
1495:10.1111/j.1463-5224.2004.04006.x
1086:"AKC MEET THE BREEDS: Chow Chow"
926:. Chow Chow Club. Archived from
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1522:The Canadian Veterinary Journal
414:Sturdy build, square in profile
1516:DW, Scott; M, Paradis (1990).
680:The Chow Chow can suffer from
459:The different Chow Chow colors
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704:A Chow Chow with reddish coat
287:registers approximately 350.
123:Cinnamon (light tan to brown)
101:35–85 lb (16–39 kg)
91:40–90 lb (18–41 kg)
1451:10.1371/journal.pone.0172918
1111:CHOWCHOW.at (June 9, 1999).
1092:. American Kennel Club (AKC)
955:Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A
763:s arrival in New York City.
621:with an odds ratio of 12.3.
1064:Online Etymology Dictionary
625:Gastrointestinal conditions
583:Ophthalmological conditions
572:compared to 2.52% overall.
400:Bluish lips and oral cavity
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1847:. Free Press. p. 128.
1623:10.1177/030098589403100103
1341:10.1038/s41598-023-50458-w
1225:10.2460/javma.2000.217.836
42:A cinnamon Chow Chow puppy
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1395:10.2460/javma.232.12.1818
1027:10.1186/s12864-017-3525-9
595:Dermatological conditions
428:A reddish-brown Chow Chow
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1483:Veterinary Ophthalmology
1113:"The FCI Breed Standard"
924:"Colours and coat types"
1843:Coren, Stanley (1997).
976:10.1073/pnas.1203005109
898:Case, Linda P. (2005).
656:Reproductive conditions
614:with a 7.1 odds ratio.
1568:Veterinary Dermatology
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629:A UK study looking at
601:University of Montreal
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637:Neoplastic conditions
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164:Kennel club standards
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2333:Nenets Herding Laika
2313:Cardigan Welsh Corgi
2265:Russo-European Laika
2235:Karelo-Finnish Laika
1865:. February 4, 2014.
1724:Veterinary Pathology
1611:Veterinary Pathology
1266:American Kennel Club
1154:on September 7, 2019
1090:American Kennel Club
285:Canadian Kennel Club
281:American Kennel Club
2524:Argentine polar dog
2457:American Eskimo Dog
2290:West Siberian Laika
2255:Norwegian Lundehund
2200:East Siberian Laika
2127:Canadian Eskimo Dog
1941:Chinese Crested Dog
1766:"Diabetes Mellitus"
1736:10.1354/vp.37-6-597
1442:2017PLoSO..1272918O
1333:2024NatSR..14..531M
1185:on October 14, 2012
1179:InsuranceAgents.com
967:2012PNAS..109.8878L
619:pemphigus foliaceus
560:Skeletal conditions
256:A Chow Chow in 1915
2491:Northern Inuit Dog
2323:Icelandic Sheepdog
2250:Norwegian Elkhound
2210:Hällefors Elkhound
2152:Kamchatka Sled Dog
1845:What Do Dogs Know?
1824:on October 2, 2011
1798:on October 2, 2011
1772:on October 2, 2011
1321:Scientific Reports
1250:on April 11, 2015.
1123:on August 11, 2012
949:Larson, G (2012).
808:List of dog breeds
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