Dogs and Cats from Around the World and Their Origins
| September 15, 2017
5. Chow Chow – China
Though prominent in China, DNA analysis shows Chow Chows originated in Siberia or Mongolia some 3000 years ago. They’re one of the ancient dog breeds that are still present nowadays.
They have a slightly aggressive temperament and were used in the past for hunting and guarding. Apparently, teddy bears were created because Queen Victoria would take her Chow Chow everywhere she went, but when faced with disapproval, she had a dressmaker create a stuffed animal version for her.
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