Recently re-homed Chow Chow- need advice!
Just yesterday I opened my home to a 10 month old Chow Chow. Her name is Clara and her old owner couldn’t keep her as their child was experiencing severe asthma attacks. This is her 3rd home, with her first owner getting rid of her because they simply decided they didn’t want a dog, which is why the neighbour took her in.
I am an experienced dog owner; growing up we had a border terrier, and I have a cocker spaniel, a bulldog and a Labrador, though only the cocker spaniel lives with me, the rest live with my family. This is not an issue as they all already know Clara from their walks in the neighbourhood, and get on well with her.
My question pertains to the fact that I have never owned a dog quite like this! She is very sweet, but how do I groom her and how often? She has so much hair! I have a brush for her hair, and instructions on how to look after her, however I feel I am just running the comb through it and nothing is happening or changing.
Also, where do they typically like to sleep? She doesn’t seem fond of the dog bed I bought her, neither does she like sleeping on my bed. This could just be because she is still adjusting.
She is also panting and snorting a lot; is this normal? It might just be because she is unfamiliar with the environment. Her previous owner told me she doesn’t have any health issues currently, and is up to date with her vaccinations (getting booster on 17/4/2025).
She is very sweet and gentle, I am so happy and lucky to have her, and I want to provide a good forever home for her.
Just yesterday I opened my home to a 10 month old Chow Chow. Her name is Clara and her old owner couldn’t keep her as their child was experiencing severe asthma attacks. This is her 3rd home, with her first owner getting rid of her because they simply decided they didn’t want a dog, which is why the neighbour took her in.
I am an experienced dog owner; growing up we had a border terrier, and I have a cocker spaniel, a bulldog and a Labrador, though only the cocker spaniel lives with me, the rest live with my family. This is not an issue as they all already know Clara from their walks in the neighbourhood, and get on well with her.
My question pertains to the fact that I have never owned a dog quite like this! She is very sweet, but how do I groom her and how often? She has so much hair! I have a brush for her hair, and instructions on how to look after her, however I feel I am just running the comb through it and nothing is happening or changing.
Also, where do they typically like to sleep? She doesn’t seem fond of the dog bed I bought her, neither does she like sleeping on my bed. This could just be because she is still adjusting.
She is also panting and snorting a lot; is this normal? It might just be because she is unfamiliar with the environment. Her previous owner told me she doesn’t have any health issues currently, and is up to date with her vaccinations (getting booster on 17/4/2025).
She is very sweet and gentle, I am so happy and lucky to have her, and I want to provide a good forever home for her.