Top surface or edges of the tongue red, pink, or spotted with red or pink. The Chow Chow has a complete set of good-sized, evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite. The nose is large and broad with well-opened nostrils. The nose is black in color except in blue-colored Chows who may have solid blue or slate noses. Nose spotted or any other color than those allowed.
Eyes are dark brown, almond-shaped, and of moderate size.
They are set deeply, obliquely, and wide apart. Eye rims are black and tight. The padded skin around the eyes and the brow must not obscure the pupils. Ears are prick with slightly rounded tips. They are small, triangular, and moderately thick.