Chow Chows Revealed

Description

Over 2000 or 3,000 years ago, the Chow Chow dog breed first came into
existence. It is recognized as the most ancient breed in the world, dating farther
back than the 11th century in China. In fact, historians believe that this breed
originated in China, and a special reference is always made of the Chow Chow
escorting the Tartars when they attacked China.
Then, there are those historians who speculate that this breed originated in the
Arctic Circle and then migrated to Mongolia, Siberia and China. Of course, today
we know that this breed is a native of Mongolia and Tibet.
In China, however, he was the watchdog of the entire household, and a prized
possession to such an extent that Chinese emperors kept 200 Chow Chows for
use while hunting. In fact, Chinese authors point out that the Pekingese, Shih
Tzus and Lhasas were considered the “Royal Dogs of China,” while the humble
and hardy Chow Chow was used solely for hunting.