Chow Chows cost around $300 when adopted from a shelter or rescue. Buying a Chow Chow from a breeder can cost between $1,000 and $4,000.
Ashland
Chow Chow Mixed Breed (Medium)
Male, 7 yrs 4 mos
Aldie, VA
Cookie
Chow Chow Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
Potomac, MD
Brody
Chow Chow American Pit Bull Terrier
Male, adult
Rockville, MD
RUSTY
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Muffy
Chow Chow
Female, adult
Sykesville, MD
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Chow Chows cost around $300 when adopted from a shelter or rescue. Buying a Chow Chow from a breeder can cost between $1,000 and $4,000.
The easiest way to adopt a Chow Chow is through a rescue that specializes in Chow Chows. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Chow Chows in your area.
The cost of purchasing a Chow Chow dog can vary widely depending on factors such as the dog's pedigree, lineage, location, and breeder reputation. On average, Chow Chow puppies from reputable breeders may range from $1,000 to $4,000 or more. Show-quality Chow Chows or those from champion bloodlines may be priced higher. It’s essential to thoroughly research breeders, consider adoption options, and budget for the long-term care of a Chow Chow before bringing one into your home.
In China, where this breed originated, the Chow Chow is referred to as "Puffy Lion Dog."
President Calvin Coolidge kept a Chow in the white House in the 1930s.
The Chow Chow is the only dog breed to have two extra teeth (44 instead of the normal 42!). They also have a purple tongue and lips, a trait they share only with Shar Peis.