Chow Chow Breed History Chow Chow's are ancient Chinese dogs that are known to be around several millenniums ago at a minimum. Seen on old paintings from older Chinese civilizations, Han Dynasty, it is easier to put them in this time frame. They hold the distinction of being one of the oldest breeds in the world. The area most people assume they come from is Mongolia. Old references to the dog still name them as lion dogs or some description of their black tongues. Like most working dogs they were in different capacities including pulling, herding, hunting, and acting as a guard dog at the same time. Getting their name from the Europeans makes for an interesting twist. The importing of this fluffy dog with a black tongue they called them what they call all miscellaneous items they come in. Referring to all miscellaneous items as Chow Chow. Travelers mention the Chow when they visit Chinese regions and describe the dog in detail. Arriving in America in the 1890's they are right along the lines of most dogs that came before or right after 1900. Matter of fact the breed standard was made before the 1900s. Registration The Chow is a member of Kennel Clubs all around the world. Boasting a popularity among many countries. The American Chow Club began in 1906 and is still the official Kennel Club of the breed. Here are a few of the Kennel Clubs international and local that Chows belong to: American Kennel Club (AKC) Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Kennel Club United Kingdom (KC) New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) United Kennel Club (UKC) Few aspects vary but there is some subtle difference between the standards. Understanding the standards in your area is important for breeding and getting papers for your dog. Chow Chow Size Male Weight: 55-70 pounds Female Weight: 45-60 pounds Male Height: 19-20 inches Female Height: 18-20 inches Colors Chows have five official colors: Red Black Blue Cinnamon Cream Different Types of Chow Chow There is onl