Preserve this Living Fossil

"It is believed by eminent scientists that the Chow Chow
is an offshoot of these primitive species, a kind of living fossil
confined to a limited area of the earth and preserving
important characteristics." Constance E Collett, Chowist, c1952

The Chow Chow developed over several thousand years to
work and survive in its harsh and unforgiving native environment.
Within just 100 years in the West, it has risked extinction through
exaggeration into a series of mere caricatures. There is a line
between "improving" this most ancient breed and hybridizing it altogether.
We must be responsible guardians of this incomparable heritage.

Honour this Primordial Truth

The Chow Chow was not bred to be an indoor lap-dog, but a working partner.
There is part of him that will always remain untameable, intractable and
independent. He holds his dignity stubbornly sacrosanct and needs to be
handled with respect. Don't bully or embarrass him. He is not a fluffy teddy bear.

Respect this Unique Privilege

"Their fidelity is of a very different kind from that of our European breeds …
a proud 'man to man' loyalty which includes little submission and
less obedience. He treats [his master] much more as a colleague,
although his bond with him is very much stronger and
far less transferable to another person" Konrad Lorenz, Ethologist, c1949

The Chow Chow is a one man dog, his bond is fierce and eternal.
This is a breed particularly sensitive to abuse or abandonment.
Anyone taking on a Chow Chow must be in it for the long haul,
because he cannot lightly be rehomed as an adult without impact to his temperament.
You break his trust at your own risk.

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