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  The distinctive Chow Chow scowl as designer branding - photograph of Chinese characters Did You Know?  
  The distinctive Chow scowl carries deep philosophical significance. Each of the Chinese breeds was "designed" to give expression to a particular virtue, and uniquely "branded" with the corresponding symbol. Read more ...  
           
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  Was the Chow Chow really bred just to be eaten - photograph of Chinese Puzzle The Oriental cultures pioneered selective breeding many thousands of years ago, creating dogs for beauty, charm, wealth and companionship as well as their working capabilities. Contrary to populist belief, the Chow Chow was not originally bred to be eaten, but eaten - along with the "rejects" of every other selected breed and species - to preserve the integrity of the breeding pool. Read More ...  
           
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  Bacteria is essential for the dog's digestion. Bacteria in the mouth should not be removed by chemicals so that the dog will have sweet smelling breath. This is a human's cultural hang-up, and one that can cause dietary distress in canines by removing a very essential nutritional part from a dog's digestive process.  
      William D Cusick  
           
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  The name of the breed is commonly supposed to have come from the pidgin English 'Chow Chow' which meant 'miscellaneous cargo' but it is more likely that the word 'Chaou' which means 'dog of great strength' is the true derivation.  
      David Cavill  
           
  Photograph of Chow puppies in different colours illustrating the varying shades of cream that occur in the Chow Chow Did You Know?  
  The cream Chow Chow occurs in shades of gold, from palest almost-white to warm golden, clearly distinguishable from red. Darker shades of cream do not guarantee darker pigment of eyes, nose and mouth.  
           
  Mishna on Hydrotherapy - photograph of Chow swimming Swimming is Fun --
Mishna on Hydrotherapy		  
  Hydrotherapy has been used successfully for rehabilitation since World War I. While most start for remedial purposes, many stay on for long term support of physical infirmities - or just for fitness and the fantastic fun of it! Read More ...  
           
  Mishna Legacy - photograph of original type Chow        
  Preserve Our Ancient Legacy  
  Lament for the original Chow Chow type. First appeared in print in "The World of Chows in 2003 and 2004" published by
Bas Bossche Press (Netherlands). Read More ...		  
         
           
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