They're suspicious of strangers. Chows need to be brushed two or three times a week to keep their coat in good condition. Chows can live in apartments or condos, so long as they get daily exercise. Because of his deep-set eyes, the Chow Chow has limited peripheral vision; it's best to approach him from the front.

Do Chow Chows have eye problems?

Glaucoma, an eye condition that affects Rough Coated Chow Chows and people too, is an extremely painful disease that rapidly leads to blindness if left untreated. Symptoms include squinting, watery eyes, bluing of the cornea (the clear front part of the eye), and redness in the whites of the eyes.

Do chow chows turn on their owners?

Chow Chow. This dog may seem like a fluffy, adorable cloud, but don't let his/her innocent face fool you. Chow Chows are notorious for having a bad attitude because they try to show dominance over anything and everything. Their protective nature exacerbates this bad attitude and they can end up attacking strangers.