Chow Chows have gotten a bad rap in the past. Much depends on the breeder. You need to talk with several breeders and visit their kennel and see how their dogs act. Ask for references and talk to past clients to see how the temperament of the dog they got is.
Training, and socialization with your family will help also. I've had 3 chow chows in the past 20 years and every one of them were sweet, loving dogs, who played with litters of kittens and small children, and never even acted like they were thinking about biting.
There are bad examples of every breed however,and if dogs you visit act "iffy" look elsewhere.
Please let me know if I can help further.
Hello--
I'm so sorry you had to go through this. With dogs that cannot be rehabilitated, owners have no choice but to do the right thing for the dog and their families. You did what you needed to do for the welfare of your family, and that is always right. Don't beat yourself up for it.
My suggestion if you decide to get another chow chow is not to utilize the same breeder as you did with the first dog. Many behavioral tendencies are genetically predisposed, so going with a new breeder would be your first move in the right direction.
Start obedience training with your new puppy/dog as soon as the trainer feels it's appropriate. This is crucial to being able to manage your dog and having a dog with good manners.
It sounds like you were in a no-win situation with your girl and you did the right thing.
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