The body is compact, short coupled, broad and deep, the tail set high and carried closely to the back, the whole supported by four straight, strong, sound legs. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. A powerful, sturdy, squarely built, upstanding dog of Arctic type, medium in size with strong muscular development and heavy bone. The rims are darkly pigmented and well-fitted, with no sign of entropion or ectropion. The head is well-padded with powerful muscle of the cheek and temporalis. Stuck on deadline, I thought about this column that ran in a NetPlaces site. Each issue reaches a global audience dedicated to preserving the history and health of purpose bred dogs. % (I0VUAo[,=X2YCJ bDqt6&G^!Nri)TY}3xPt@L:h"V2FbFD/_uHK9:E"ItVW_\&=w)(:M,(B^7h]oY/ydy(w;wk( }).ZV[rBO5$\10(X4 MkZ,H?T5|X@vl*")^M|A^>bo.: paH0""s|Q]B4Kc\G %2g3]%VI[3qJm+9VL_v 2 0 obj Required fields are marked *. Muzzle moderate in length, broad from eyes to end (not pointed at end like a fox). [2rjcnb$Ys.OI^C2ML.%E35ds;ddr3hOZ+J+--PY];# Rough: profuse, abundant, dense, straight and stand-off, but not excessive in length. The Chow Chow breed standard is one of the lengthiest and most detailed of standards but still leaves ample opportunity for the judges interpretation. Humans have five million olfactory receptorsthe cells that enable and enhance the sense of smellin their noses. Submit an Advertisement to Showsight Magazine, https://chowclub.org/ccci/breed-information/judges-education, 2018 AKC Non-Sporting Breeder of the Year Award, Celebrating the Rottweiler (yes, this is for judges! The AKC standard defines the breed disqualifications (which are all on the head): Drop ear or ears. Temperament The neck is fairly clean-cut, without excess skin, throatiness, or dewlap.Chest: Deep, broad, but never wider than deep. The tips are oriented slightly forward, yet the ears remain firmly erect. The overall outline of the eye should in no way be obscured by skin in any form.Ears: Small in size, wide, short, triangular in shape. Do You Give Up Just When Youre About to Succeed ? 0D&)[v]t%v8bF2;g-cGxA?\0z;A(N( }{~P5^`-md'fPQi;0p)o< 3 0 obj Dogs should always be able to move freely and soundly without any sign of distress. The Chow Chow Judges Education materials are available on the Chow Chow Club Inc website: https://chowclub.org/ccci/breed-information/judges-education and are helpful in visualizing thestandard. HEY(T(!0^dXjBh MbXzC|1=xc-s_1B0EB7 ) "RF6xmreY!G^8saEfGsQEmkDP*P*oR/ ~so->B9tFhHAyQ0~-nW|[pK(^{X_6bX@Yd>WzliU.a,9_2d:;!AdQ 1a mPr`%A:l*ZV-"sCRxlnM(Z2& \:LF )N68 <> Outer coat coarse, with soft woolly undercoat. The body is never racy or refined. Males: 18-23 inches. They are known for their calm reserve and discernment between friend and foe. 21). <>/Metadata 207 0 R/ViewerPreferences 208 0 R>> Either rough or smooth. A judge should always approach the chow within the range of the dogs vision. Upper and lower jaws have good bone substance, appearing strong and well-developed, never appearing snipey or weak. When Mongolia invaded China, legend has it that the Mongolians were accompanied by large, fierce, black-tongued war dogs that resembled lions. If a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure. <> Whole coloured black, red, blue, fawn, cream or white, frequently shaded but not in patches or parti-coloured (underpart of tail and back of thighs frequently of a lighter colour). At AKC shows, the Chow Chow breed must be examined on a ramp. The Chow standards all require that our Chows be square and are quite explicit about the correct proportions for the breed. Due to their protective and independent nature, socialization and obedience training should be implemented to early establish boundaries and discipline. From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adversely, and judges and breeders are requested to refer to the Kennel Club website for details of any such current issues. From the side, the topline should remain firm and level. Tower Bridge picture used on this page : Diego Delso, delso.photo, License CC-BY-SA. Due to the scowling expression and deep set eye, the chow has limited peripheral vision and if approached from the side or from the rear, may be startled by an unexpected hand. Smooth: coat short, dense, straight, upstanding, not flat, plush-like in texture. General Appearance Further examination must be performed to evaluate the front assembly structure, the body and rear structures and proper coat texture. One of the key factors in evaluation is the balance and proportion of the exhibit. Queen Victoria was an admirer of the Chow Chow breed and kept a number of them as companions. The eyes set somewhat deep, wide apart, and oblique. Essential to true Chow type are his unique blue-black tongue, scowling expression and stilted gait.. Small, thick, slightly rounded at tip, carried stiffly and wide apart but tilting well forward over eyes and slightly towards each other, giving peculiar characteristic scowling expression of the breed. . His ancestors can be traced back to the eleventh century BCE, with DNA studies suggesting that it is one of the worlds most primitive breeds to have been developed in the world. The standard documents the qualities which determine chow type. When viewing movement from the front, the forelegs should remain parallel, with elbows and paws moving neither in nor out. Today, with his fluffy coat, small ears, and black tongue, the Chow is one of the most easily recognized dog breeds throughout the world.Breed CharacteristicsHead: Ranging between a somewhat mesaticephalic to a slightly brachycephalic skull-type, the head is moderate in size, bluntly wedge-shaped, and in proportion to the rest of the body. The muzzle is full, broad, deep, and may form a square or blunt wedge shape. 1 0 obj rIyDsbKy,5d\;V2 B}$bxr2#a99,BrizYr&iI$17@B5t JAYy7(P3#D}j=S\ ~)iPPpF+28>KdSl96/hE1DD. ShowSight Magazine, June 2017 Issue. Set high, carried well over back. 4 0 obj endobj Experts share their thoughts; veterinarians discuss health concerns, research organizations tell of scientific breakthroughs and readers in general have a great time with this coffee-table quality magazine published twelve times a year. Nose spotted or distinctly other color than black, except in blue Chows which may have solid blue or slate noses and cream Chows which may have a range of nose colors. Tail is of a medium length, with the tip of the last vertebrae extending to the hock joints when held down.Movement: Traditionally, a stilted gait as a result of imbalance between the forequarters and hindquarters was common for the Chow Chow breed; however, preference is now given toward dogs that exhibit a smooth, effortless, efficient, and unstilted gait with all of the characteristics of a healthy, balanced structure: when moving away, the forelegs and rear pasterns should remain parallel to one another. h(c F(G&&",4PH=,ro0T W8DfLBm(. Nosotros estamos muy contentos de tener estos recursos disponibles para usted! Back short, level and strong. No part of the Illustrated Standard may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Chow Chow Club Inc. 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The brisket extends to the point of the elbows.Body: Compact, solid, and of good substance. Once the Chows ancestors reached China, it was kept from the outside world for thousands of years. Small, round, cat-like, standing well up on toes. Loins powerful. This may be referred to as the make and shape of the dog. <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 419.64 595.32] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> <>/Metadata 64 0 R/ViewerPreferences 65 0 R>> Linda Love Banghart and her husband Bob have been actively involved with loving, breeding and showing Chow chows since the mid 1970s and are both AKC licensed judges. It is never narrow like that of a fox, nor thick and rounded like that of his relative the Shar Pei.Nose: The nose is well-pigmented and black, or self-colored according to the coat. Absolute soundness is essential. They may be set at the upper and outer corners of the skull, moderately wide apart, or they may be set high on the skull, and fairly close together. The large head with broad, flat skull and short, broad and deep muzzle is proudly carried and accentuated by a ruff. Width at forequarters is approximately equal to the width at the hindquarters. Good reach of movement in the front allows the forepaw to extend out in a line with the nose. Active, compact, short-coupled and essentially well balanced, leonine in appearance, proud, dignified bearing; well knit frame; tail carried well over back. They will prioritize attributes based on that attributes importance to the soundness and type of our breed and will keep in mind the origin of the breed and the requirement to always remember the working origin of the breed. 1 0 obj Well developed first and second thigh with only slight bend of stifle. General Appearance Characteristics An ancient breed of northern Chinese origin, this all-purpose dog of China was used for hunting, herding, pulling and protection of the home. Forequarters and hindquarters approximately equal in width.Feet: Oval to round, compact, with well-arched toes and tough pads.Tail: Set high on the croup, thick at the base and tapering toward the tip. endobj % Strong, full, not short, set well on shoulders and slightly arched. The distance from withers to elbow is equal to the distance from elbow to ground. Any artificial shortening of the coat which alters the natural outline or expression should be penalised, with the exception of feet which may be tidied. 4 0 obj Mouth & 8>M n*OSevy oT PIbEh*==ZK[^>wD d&YCJ]GAI`> 0Z'QtH`JjQ.Eta|I w;c64n6Q)w? Shoulders muscular and sloping. You can find them under the Registration tab, in our Quick Links, or through www.ckcusa.com/es. Chest broad and deep. The Illustrated Standard of the Chow Chow is based upon the Official AKC written standard of the Chow Chow. Faults Especially thick round neck forming mane or ruff and with good culottes or breechings on back of thighs. Independent, loyal, yet aloof. endobj %PDF-1.7 After completing examination of the head, the judge should continue their hands-on examination in an uninterrupted flow, moving from front to side to rear. Teeth strong and level, jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. From the rear, the back pads should be visible when the rear legs are extended. Usted los puede encontrar en la Pestaa de Registro (Registration Tab) , en Vnculos Rpidos (Quick Links), o en. The ears are never long, overly large, or broken.Muzzle: Slightly shorter than the topskull. This judge will approach each class with the hope of finding the exhibit which will offer the most positive overall influence to the breed. The topskull is as long (from stop to occiput) as it is broad (measured across the top from one side to the other in front of the ears). Forequarters endobj Body endobj Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum. While primarily a companion today, his working origin must always be remembered when assessing true Chow type. The judge must carefully examine the head of the chow to determine if there are any disqualifications. The width between the forefeet when extended should be approximately equal to the width between the hindfeet when extended, indicating balance, good reach, and good drive. An experienced chow judge will understand the negative impact that a poorly structured front, incorrect gait or lack of breed-specific qualities, such as pigmentation, has to a breeding program and will thus appreciate and award the chows which exhibit desirable traits. 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The chow chows stilted gain can only be evaluated from the side. ). Head and Skull document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. From hocks downwards to appear straight, never flexing forward. Forelegs and hindlegs moving parallel to each other and straight forward. Hocks well let down. Skull flat, broad; stop not pronounced, well filled out under eyes. <> DNA evidence also suggests that the Chow was first developed in the high mountains of either Siberia or Mongolia, and was later brought to Tibet and Mongolia and used to guard sacred temples. They may be light to dark brown in color, or hazel, or amber in dilute colors. A solid black mouth including the roof and flews, with a bluish black tongue is ideal. Dog Show Handling Classes Can Make or Break the Owner Handler, ADWERA Rhodesian Ridgebacks | Breeder/Owner Handler Deborah Ahern-Ridlon, The Owner Handler Jamie Riley Purebred Great Dane Dog Breed, Considering a New Dog Breed From a Judges Perspective. (effective July 29, 2020). The first Chows were not exported outside of China until around the late 1700s, which is when they were initially smuggled out of the country. Dogs that exhibit any sign of breathing or locomotive difficulty shall be disqualified from the show ring.Temperament: The Chow Chow is an intelligent and independent breed. Usted los puede encontrar en la Pestaa de Registro (Registration Tab) , en Vnculos Rpidos (Quick Links), o en www.ckcusa.com/es. Dark, oval shaped, medium sized and clean. Carried in accordance with the dogs mood and energy level, often carried up and over the back, and never tucked. 2 0 obj Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); From the monthly column "My Dog Ate/Is My Homework". You can find them under the Registration tab, in our Quick Links, or through, Nosotros estamos muy entusiasmados de anunciar que ahora tenemos Recursos en Espaol disponibles en nuestra pgina web! In profile the foot is directly under the hip joint. The head should be free from excess wrinkling and excess skin, and a cleaner-cut head without loose skin or excessive wrinkle is preferred.Eyes: Moderate in size, and oval, almond, or diamond in shape. 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