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Chow Chow

Non-Sporting Group

Chow Chow dog, photographed by Luigi Borromeo
Luigi Borromeo · CC BY 2.0 · source

The Chow Chow is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group. It comes from China, Northern China (ancient, possibly 2000+ years ago). Adults weigh 20–32 kg. It stands 43–51 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Chow Chow is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in China. It is an independent and loyal breed that is known for its distinctive blue-black tongue. The Chow Chow stands between 17-20 inches at the shoulder and has a dense, long coat that can come in various colors.

Group
Non-Sporting Group
Origin
China, Northern China (ancient, possibly 2000+ years ago)
Coat
medium double · red, black, blue, cinnamon, and cream
Also known as
Chow and Songshi Quan
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
03c728a4-258a-4c31-8a1e-5c5e89455cdb

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Chow Chow. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com ckc.ca dogtime.com en.wikipedia.org

Chow Chow FAQ

How long does a Chow Chow live?
The Chow Chow has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Chow Chow get?
Adults weigh 20–32 kg. Height ranges from 43–51 cm.
Is the Chow Chow hypoallergenic?
No, the Chow Chow is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Chow Chow in?
The Chow Chow is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/03c728a4-258a-4c31-8a1e-5c5e89455cdb. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/03c728a4-258a-4c31-8a1e-5c5e89455cdb"
Response 
{
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    "id": "03c728a4-258a-4c31-8a1e-5c5e89455cdb",
    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Chow Chow",
      "description": "The Chow Chow is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in China. It is an independent and loyal breed that is known for its distinctive blue-black tongue. The Chow Chow stands between 17-20 inches at the shoulder and has a dense, long coat that can come in various colors.",
      "life": {
        "max": 15,
        "min": 12
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 32,
        "min": 20
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 32,
        "min": 20
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 51,
        "min": 46
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 48,
        "min": 43
      },
      "origin": {
        "era": "ancient, possibly 2000+ years ago",
        "region": "Northern China",
        "country": "China"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "double",
        "colors": [
          "red",
          "black",
          "blue",
          "cinnamon",
          "cream"
        ],
        "length": "medium"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 2,
        "barking": 2,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 4,
        "shedding": 4,
        "temperament": [
          "independent",
          "dignified",
          "aloof",
          "loyal",
          "stubborn",
          "reserved"
        ],
        "trainability": 2,
        "good_with_dogs": 2,
        "exercise_minutes": 30,
        "apartment_friendly": 3,
        "good_with_children": 3,
        "good_with_strangers": 2
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Chow",
        "Songshi Quan"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC",
        "ANKC",
        "NZKC"
      ],
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          "title": "Official Standard of the Chow Chow - AKC"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.ukcdogs.com/chow-chow",
          "title": "Breed Standards: Chow Chow | United Kennel Club (UKC)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.ckc.ca/CanadianKennelClub/media/Breed-Standards/Group%206/Chow-chow.pdf",
          "title": "CKC Chow Chow Breed Standard"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/chow-chow",
          "title": "Chow Chow Dog Breed Information & Characteristics"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chow_Chow",
          "title": "Chow Chow - Wikipedia"
        }
      ],
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/03c728a4-258a-4c31-8a1e-5c5e89455cdb/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.