Chow Hound
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Living with a Chow Hound
Family Dog: The Chow Hound makes a great family dog.
Behavior: The Chow Hound is a smart and friendly dog.
Barking: The Chow Hound has a speckled tongue, Basset stature, soft fur like the Chow, floppy ears and a saber tail.
Chow Hound Appearance
Companionship: The Chow Hound makes an excellent companion dog.
Ears: The Chow Hound has medium length, floppy ears.
Muzzle: The muzzle of the Chow Hound is shorter than the Basset's with a shorter dewlap.
Body: The body of the Chow Hound is long and stocky much like a Basset's.
Color: The coat of the Chow Hound can be brown or brindle.
Coat: The Chow Hound has a teddy bear soft coat.
Chow Hound Facts
Life Expectancy: The average life expectancy of the Chow Hound is 13 to 14 years.
Chow Hound Health
Ear Health: The Chow Hound may be prone to ear infections like the Basset.
Bone Health: The Chow Hound has dense bondes like the Basset which may be prone to arthritis.
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