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The origins of the Chow Chow remain a mystery, although without a doubt it is of spitz descent. Historians in the early 1700s described a black-tongued dog encountered in the Orient. The Chow Chow first arrived in Great Britain in 1780. English sailors named it after the term they used to describe miscellaneous ship cargo. Although it looks like an overstuffed teddy bear, the Chow Chow is not cuddly. It is a one-person dog, with a terrier-like tendency to snap or bite. The Chow Chow is probably entitled to be naturally aloof and stubborn. Throughout Mongolia and Manchuria its meat was once a delicacy, and its skin a popular fur for clothing.

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Keepsakes, Memorials, Dedications Keepsakes, Memorials, Dedications, a set of designs praising the CHOW CHOW on Tiles, Pillows, Prints, Boxes and more. Designs available in my Shop for Male or Female dogs.	CHOW CHOW Forget-me-not Here is a lovely memorial design featuring a CHOW CHOW against a backdrop of Forget-Me-Not flowers and Dusty Miller on clothing and other items for you.	Chow Chow in the Garden Chow Chow enjoying the afternoon sun out in the Garden. Delightful design available on Clothing and Gift Items for that special Chow Chow lover!
Patriotic Celebration Chow Chow Patriotic Flag background explodes like a firecracker around this Chow Chow design, carrying the celebration outward! Clothing and Gift ideas featuring your breed.	Chow Chow The Chow Chow is probably entitled to be naturally aloof and stubborn. Throughout Mongolia and Manchuria its meat was once a delicacy, and its skin a popular fur for clothing.