How to choose a Chow Chow puppy? Puppies that are about two months old are more suitable for purchasing Chow Chow puppies. Moreover, raising Chow Chow puppies can be trained from an early age so that they can gradually adapt to the owner's living habits. The editor below will share with you the relevant knowledge about selecting Chow Chow puppies and the precautions for selecting them. Let’s learn together!

How to choose a Chow Chow puppy?

1. Skin and fur: The skin and fur of the little Chow Chow has no trauma, no clumps, no skin diseases, and no odor. The hair should be upright without lying down over a large area, and should have a light fishy smell. The color of the coat is not important at this stage. Check the color of its tail to determine the color of its coat when it grows up.

2. Eyes: The eyes of a puppy should be small, clear and lively, with no trichiasis, no secretions, and no tears. In terms of shape, triangular eyes are ideal. Even dark-colored eyes should be eliminated if they are large and round. Eliminate deep sunken eyes.

3. Nose: The nose of the puppy should be wide, the nostrils should be black, no spots, slightly cool and moist, and no secretions. Teeth and Mouth: Teeth are arranged neatly, with a level, scissors bite. The upper teeth should fit closely in front of the lower teeth and cover the lower teeth without any gaps. Those with defective mouth shapes should be eliminated.

4. Tongue: Check the pigmentation of the puppy’s tongue. It is best if the front and back of the tongue are black without spots, and the gums are also black.

5. Ears: Whether the puppy’s ears are clean, flexible in rotation, and odorless. The ears don't stand up until about ten weeks old. Make the puppy face you, raise its head, put your fingers in the middle of the ears, and gently lift the ears with a little force. The ears should stand up naturally and then droop down. Eliminate thin, high-set ears that sit close together.

6. Neck: The neck of the puppy should be slightly arched, forming an angle of 65 degrees with the horizontal line of the body, so that the Chow can maintain an elegant posture during exercise. Eliminate those necks that look like they are "plugged in".

7. Shoulders: The shoulders of the puppy determine the width of the chest. The shoulders should be at an angle or well sloped, otherwise they will develop into straight shoulders. Touch the tops of the shoulder blades and gently lower the neck to make the shoulder blades more prominent. There should be half an inch of space between the shoulder blades at this age, so there will be an inch and a half of space in adulthood. If there is insufficient spacing, the front will appear narrow. If there is no separation between the shoulder blades, you can be sure that the front legs will become "bow" shaped in the future.

8. Legs: The leg bones of a puppy should be round and strong, preferably with "jointed knees", which is an important sign of good bone mass in adulthood. Eliminate very straight and thin leg bones. Check the front legs carefully for any tendency to extend.

9. Tail: The tail of a small Chow Chow is straight up and has no curve at the tip, and is slightly thinner than the front legs. The base of the tail and the front of the hind feet should be in lineLine, tail root is too low is not advisable.

10. Ribs: The ribs of a young Chow Chow should be well extended backwards, making the waist as small as possible. The ribs should be egg-shaped rather than barrel-shaped.

11. Paw pads: The puppy’s paw pads are black without spots and are delicate without cracks.

12. Genitals: The genitals of the puppy. If it is a male dog, you should feel the two testicles. Female dogs: The vulva is not deformed.

13. Anus: The puppy’s anus is black without spots, clean, and has no feces stains after defecation.

14. Urine and defecation: The poop of a puppy should be shiny and shiny, and the urine should be light yellow after being absorbed by paper towels. Chow Chows are best kept alone because Chow Chows have a habit of attacking other dog breeds.

15. Behavior: The little Chow Chow is not easy to move except when teased with food, has a cat-like gait, and does not bark at people.