The Chow Chow's great lionlike coat is one of the breed's most appealing characteristics. Chows don't require extensive trimming but do need a few hours of brushing, bathing and nailcutting to maintain their magnificent appearance. Grooming should begin as soon as you bring your Chow home whether he's 6 weeks or 6 months old.
Chows are inherently clean and have very high opinions of themselves.
Regular grooming helps to maintain their lordly appearance and attitude along with building a better relationship between the two of you. Let's start with the right equipment. Quality tools are important, help you get the job done right in the shortest amount of time and last longest. You can find some of these tools at your local pet supply store and others can be ordered from the catalog houses that are listed at the end of the article. Good tools aren't cheap and you get what you pay for.