temperament

like a cat, a chow is only willingto do what suits his mood at the time. He's indipendent thinker and will make his own decision if you don't stay a stepahead of him ! He expects to be treated with dignity and respect that he will return if you show you're worthy of it.
This breed is naturally suspicious of strangers and very territorial, they take their homes and family very seriously as well as their responsability to protect what they love. The chow's appearance also contributes to the myths about his temperament,; the scowling, sometimes wrinkled face, small deepset eyes, and lionlike ruff are intimidating.
The chow's natural aloofness, dignity and indifference to people outside hisfamily is often misinterpreted by people who expect most dogs to be outwardly friendly and affectionate. He minds his own business and simply doesn't care what other people think of him !

coat care

the chow's thick coat requires a lot of care. Puppy coat is very dense and soft, easily tangled and can take several hours a week to groom. The transition period from puppy to adult coat may take several months and your chow need to be groomed almost daily during that time. Adult coat is easier to care for but will still need at least an hour or two a week to look its best and prevent matting.
Nails should be kept trimmed to a comfortable lenght and hair between the pads should be keept short so as to keep burrs and dirt from tangling and irritation the pads.
Ears and teeth should be checked during grooming, cleaning should be done whenever necessary according to veterinary instuctions