The Chow Chow is a breed of nonsporting dog known for its plush, lionlike mane and coat and for its unique black-pigmented tongue, lips, and gums; it has a massive head, forehead wrinkles, and drooping eyes which make the dog appear to be scowling; Its coat is long, straight, and very dense and may be any solid color, such as black, red, or white; its ears are small, erect, and rounded at tip; the tail is very well feathered and curls loosely over the back in a plume; eyes are almond-shaped, deep-set, and dark brown; they are usually reserved and aloof with strangers but is loyal to its master; they originated in China more than 2,000 years ago and is known to date to the Han dynasty (206 BC-ad 220); it is believed by some to be one of the oldest of all breeds. It served as a draft, guard, hunting, and flock dog; some dogs were raised expressly to be used as food by the Chinese, who fed them only grain; pelts were then made into clothing; chou is the Chinese word for "edible," and many experts agree that is where the breed got its name. Others argue that the name chow chow is derived from an English term used in the 19th century to refer to cargo from the Orient. Chow Chows were once displayed in zoos as the wild dog of China.
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