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2. Development one of the oldest breeds developed more than 2,000 years ago in approximately 150 B.C. in China developed as a utility dog and mainly used for farm work today it is a house dog known for its strength, active nature, and intelligence

3. Physical Description long or short hair solid black, blue, red, cinnamon, or cream, with lighter shadings underneath, on its tail, and on its legs medium-sized breed male 22 inches 70 pounds female 19 inches 45 pounds

4. Distinguishing Characteristics only breed with a black tongue broad head with small rounded ears broad chest with a compact body tail curls over its back very dense and coarse coat

5.  The Chow is also known as the ‘Chow Chow.’ This term was used by the English to talk about any goods brought from China. It originally meant ‘knick knack’ and came to include many items, including dogs, that were imported. Queen Victoria took an interest in Chow Chows when the “Wild Dog of China” was displayed at the London Zoo.