Alex the Chow Mix

The Chow is known for being even tempered and to do well with children. As much as Chows are a joy to own, however, they also have health issues that can be inherited from one generation to the next. There a few simple steps that an owner can do to help...

Diabetes is a serious metabolic disorder that can affect your dog's health and lifespan. Dogs of all breeds can get diabetes, but some pedigree dogs are more likely than others to become diabetic.

Chow Chows can be loyal, quiet, well-mannered and good-natured companions, but without proper training, they can be aggressive, antisocial, dominating and defensive. Chow Chow puppy training should begin with socialization, getting to know them and...

Melanoma cancer begins in cells that produce pigment in the skin. The malignant cancer can spread to other parts of the body. It is most common in middle-aged and older dogs, with black male dogs being predisposed to the condition.

Aggressive breeds of dogs come in all sizes. It is the inbred tendencies from generations of working as herders and guard dogs that get most of them on the aggressive list. There are some exceptions to the rule. It is not that these breeds want to be...