Edit: I know they’re temperamental dogs and I would die for her but I couldn’t help but worry : Training your Chow Chow not to bite is very important. The chow chow temperament is aggressive and aloof, especially towards strangers, but can be tamed with training and socialization. Chow Chows were originally bred to hunt and as guard dogs. Due to this background, Chow Chows are highly prone to aggression and can be very territorial of their home and their family. Aggression is borne of fear – by socialising your Chow and making their early experiences of strangers positive and rewarding ones, they can learn to be calm and confident instead of fearful. Now my chow is THE sweetest and is only ever aggressive to strangers passing by our house (by aggressive I mean loud barking) so I can’t imagine getting bitten by her. Friendly pets. Hi everyone!! I've been doing a metric butt ton of research into adopting a chow chow puppy. :) I've been reading a lot about how difficult it is to train a Chow to not be aggressive when they are older. Chow Chows have a history of turning on their owners. https://www.petcarerx.com/article/how-to-discipline-chow-chows/307 Chow Chow Aggression? If introduced to children and other pets as puppies, Chow Chows can fit into any family but sometimes tend to pick fights with dogs of the same sex. Their aggression is also exhibited in the presence of other Chows of the same gender with no concrete explanation. None of them ever showed any real aggression, even though the chow-chow nipped a little when she was a tiny puppy. However, they need firm and consistent training to become a well-rounded pet. They do not gravitate towards confrontation. The straight legs contribute to a somewhat stilted gait. For that reason, some writers and owners have attributed them to a cat-like personality. Does anyone know what could possibly cause a chow to attack a person? As previously mentioned, people often describe this breed of dog as catlike due to their independent and determined nature. This perception is mainly due to the fact that they can sometimes turn on their owners – a trait many other pups on this list do not exhibit. I know I want a puppy so I can train him properly and so we'll understand each other well. The Chow Chow is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous breeds in the world. Top. They are the type to inform strangers that they are not welcome on their property. Chow Chow is as friendly compared to Bulldogs, and German shepherds. They can scowl but they don’t usually start any trouble. Chow Chow has recorded the personality of in all-too aggressive or too timid. Despite looking somewhat aggressive or bad-tempered, Chow Chows that have been well trained and brought up in a loving home are not at all threatening. 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