chow? - Paw Talk

Angelnstuff · #1 01-22-2007, 11:35 AM

i guess leslie's dad was thinking of giving the puppies to the animal shelter to give away or something, and he said he went down there to talk to them and they told him they couldnt give them away because there were part Chow. is there breed restrictions on chows? if so why? ive never heard of such a thing, im thinking maybe they were just not wanting to take them and just gave the old man an excuse?

luvnature · #2 01-22-2007, 11:50 AM

i live in calif and as far as i know there are not any restrictions here..my dog is part chow and part shepard. Hmm..i dont know about any other states though.
Chows arent as aggressive as some other breeds..in fact they can be kinda wimpy. They are more barkers than attackers ...they dont usually get provoked until they are provoked but usually will still back away to avoid confrontation. But if they are really provoked they can and will get aggressive like any cornered animal. They are very loyal though and will defend property and their owners like any dog.

Leo · #3 01-22-2007, 12:42 PM

Yes in some areas Chows are considered to be an aggressive breed, because they tend to be a one person dog and can become aggressive towards strangers (chow breed information http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/chowchow.htm) They fall in the whole Doberman, Pit, Rott, GSD deal with some insurance companies covering them. I know that the place I used to board my dogs at would not board chows because of their experience with the breed having aggression issues toward humans and other dogs (note: I personally have no issue with the breed).

As for them trying to find homes for the puppies.... perhaps they could try going through a private rescue group instead of the animal shelter or humane society. Try looking here for one in your area www.petfinder.com. I know they also have a classified section there, so they could try listing them there as well. Puppies usually go really fast at most shelters so I don't know why they wouldn't take them in considering they are only part chow.

christine · #4 01-22-2007, 12:58 PM

What is a GSD dog?

Leo · #5 01-22-2007, 01:05 PM

German Shepherd Dog

christine · #6 01-22-2007, 01:49 PM

Oh, they are the sweetest dog!

luvnature · #7 01-22-2007, 01:54 PM

german shepherds or chows..or both..hehe...

i think both are great. Thats what my doggie is..half shep, half chow

**Sasami** · #8 01-22-2007, 04:34 PM

Yup, some shelters have their own breed restrictions. When I was getting my second dog, a Cocker Spaniel, I looked into adoption first. There was a shelter that had three Cockers for adoption but wouldn't let me adopt one because there was a child in the house

. This was a kill shelter, too *sigh*.

HappyDancer · #9 01-22-2007, 04:43 PM

at my local shlter theres no real restrictions, but they try not to adopt chows out in households with small children, they told me they aren't aggressive just not well with small kids...I agree each shelter has their own restrictions

Mel · #10 01-22-2007, 05:30 PM

My cousin's chow ate (yes, ate) my uncle's german shepherd/dach. mix (FUNNY looking dog). I mean, the mix was just walking down the drive way, and the chow attacked, in front of my two tiny cousins (8 & 3). Ripped the dog into lots of little pieces and then ate it. I mean, not the whole dog, but definitely some of it.

It was disgusting. *shudders* So I have a major problem with chows. But that's just me.

**Sasami** · #11 01-22-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mel


	My cousin's chow ate (yes, ate) my uncle's german shepherd/dach. mix (FUNNY looking dog). I mean, the mix was just walking down the drive way, and the chow attacked, in front of my two tiny cousins (8 & 3). Ripped the dog into lots of little pieces and then ate it. I mean, not the whole dog, but definitely some of it. It was disgusting. shudders So I have a major problem with chows. But that's just me.

That's awful

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But I don't think it's fair to hate a breed because of one dog. I was attacked by our neighbor's rottweiler mix but I have nothing against rotties

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Mel · #12 01-22-2007, 06:11 PM

I don't HATE the breed...I'm just irrationally afraid of them. I'd never let one get put down just because of the breed though.

luvnature · #13 01-22-2007, 06:12 PM

thats too bad Mel..sorry that happened.

I have a neighbor whos own Pit ate, yes ate the ear off their their little 11 month old daughter and scared up the little girls head and face. It was really bad!
I know Pits have a bad rep but im sure not all are bad just like all chows arent bad. I hate what that dog did to that little girl but i dont hate the breed.

Mel · #14 01-22-2007, 08:04 PM

That is AWFUL about that little girl! OMG!

I def. have no breed hate, just a stupid fear. I KNOW its stupid, but I can't help it.

luvnature · #15 01-22-2007, 08:33 PM

Yes it was very horrible. They are gonna give her a new ear when she is over 2 years old. She is so cute still. Thank goodness babies heal quickly and i hope she will never remember that happening!

awwwww Mel..i would be cautious if that happened to me too...dont feel bad.