does anyone know anything about chows

Fire_Fox

animallover123 wrote: »

i see what you are saying about my pets and got enough already, and i agree about that but just wanted one more as i adore animals and just wanted a bigger breed to feel safe but also one i could trust but seeing what you said it may be cruel to get a dog like that as dont want to make a nasty dog that i couldnt keep and then i could not rehome, my partner loves them once we got the animals and i think sometimes loves them more then me as said would go to the house if the animals went with him but i could stay where i was and i said no my animals they stay with me, so he would love chow if that did come along, the reason the animals dont go with him case you ask he is aways away and working and as he has aspergers doesnt sense danger and may leave one of my cats outside would not notice they had slipped outside, i am always on my guard watching and head counting animals before i sleep and making sure oven turned off and door locked as he does something gets destracted and then forgets what he has done, so i would worry they werent getting looked after so animals defo stay with me and i would never rehome them noone would want all these animals and they are all very close and sleep together and play together x

Everyone here is saying the same thing, which is actually fairly rare. We are all animal lovers here: I'd love to be a crazy cat lady but I have health issues, work part time on a low income and live in a city centre flat so am not sure I can commit 100% to the best care long term so just have the one cat for now. There are other ways to address your fears and lack of confidence than looking for love and security outside of yourself. This is not simply about cruelty it is about being responsible, realistic, not ending up trapped, not ending up as an animal hoarder.

Pthree

Fire_Fox wrote: »

Everyone here is saying the same thing, which is actually fairly rare. We are all animal lovers here: I'd love to be a crazy cat lady but I have health issues, work part time on a low income and live in a city centre flat so am not sure I can commit 100% to the best care long term so just have the one cat for now. There are other ways to address your fears and lack of confidence than looking for love and security outside of yourself. This is not simply about cruelty it is about being responsible, realistic, not ending up trapped, not ending up as an animal hoarder.

The most sensible thing I have read all day!

D&DD

Ah if he has sensory issues and you do decide to go ahead with another dog you'll need to tread very carefully with your breed selection.Regards to training also we hired a private trainer because of how we wanted our dog trained also you may find some training centres refuse certain breeds.

I think he may feel a bit overwhelmed if you make the wrong choice regarding breed,my own son had an awful phobia of dogs and bolted if one came into the same street..our programme to desensetize worked a bit too well though lol hence our new family member!

The shar pei suits us because they are a loyal breed very bright so therefore easily trainable.They hardly bark but can be a great guard dog,she hears a pin drop outside.

They tend to blow their coat rather than moult year round.

They also tend to ignore anyone who isn't their family so are not easily distracted.

They do not need a lot of excercise (although she has plenty)

They are not a jumpy,cuddly or licky, on your lap dog,but they love to sit on your foot for some reason and lean on you :rotfl:

They are also so clean, she was clean and dry at 8 weeks and now won't even go in the garden.

BUT and its big buts.. they can also be stubborn, aloof and downright vicious if they come from a bad breeder..full of health problems and not cheap ones either and sadly pups often die at a young age due to kidney failure,shar pei fever or are euthanised due to excessive skin and ear problems.
They are very,very strong dogs even though they are small (18" at shoulders).
I can let Rosie offlead but most owners say they have zero recall and she has actually taken herself home once or twice when its suited her!!

Chows are people dogs they hate to be left alone as do shar pei's they also do not do well in kennels so you will have take pup on holiday and some parks again do not allow certain breeds.

Chows share a lot of the same issues hip dysplasia,skin and ear probs,don't tolerate anasthaesia well,being a deep chested breed bloat is also and issue.

They can also chase cats although ours lives quite happily with our two and will not chase others either.

I can't stress enough how different these breeds are to a 'normal' dog so please,please do think carefully.

Shepherd1

Please do not buy a dog just to guard your house. I was burgled about 8 years ago while we all slept and that includes two gsd who during the day would bark at the grass growing.

KiKi

animallover123 wrote: »

and would not want the dog also to turn and attack my partner when he comes home - unless anyone can think of a big dog that doesnt bark much unless they have to, i know that is a big ask and i personally dont mind it, but my partner hates noises unless called for

This is the partner who hits you and abuses you, has forced you to sign on a mortgage today even though you can't afford it, and who your family are begging you to leave? The one who you're so frightened of, that you believe he will turn on you and throw you and the animals out? The one who said he is going to live in this new house in the country with or without you anyway?

OP, you posted on another thread how much you fear your partner flipping out and throwing you and your animals out, and that you'd have nowhere to go with all these strays and pets. Why on earth do you think getting another animal is a good idea?

a) a big dog is more likely to make your partner more volatile, from what you say
b) your partner is more likely to be violent towards the animal if he's annoyed by it
c) you already fear you won't have somewhere to live with all the animals you have
d) quite frankly I don't think it's protection from the outside world you need - but that's another story.

If I were you, I'd concentrate on finding a proper, safe home for *you* and your animals, and getting some counselling and support for your self confidence and esteem, rather than finding something which you think will offer you protection from your partner.

KiKi

gettingready

Fire_Fox wrote: »

Everyone here is saying the same thing, which is actually fairly rare. We are all animal lovers here: I'd love to be a crazy cat lady but I have health issues, work part time on a low income and live in a city centre flat

Oh dear.. almost me... and was about to start a separate thread just not sure where - here or on family part of forum.. hmmmmm

jenhug

a relative has a chow chow. he is lovely. very stubborn, doesn't like being walked and they are susceptible to heat. You can't cut their coat as it won't grow back and they shouldn't wear a collar as it will wear away at their mane.

I have English Mastiffs. They also don't tend to bark, are very loving and loyal and most people are scared of them, god knows why.