The Chow Chow puppy is absolutely fascinating and enchanting, and the adult chow chow most often is a very much loved companion. This could lead to owners feeling that their 'perfect' chow chow should be bred. Litters may arrive without any forethought to the genetics behind the parents. Selective, responsible breeding is time-consuming and very costly!

If you understand that breeding your Chow Chow takes time, money and a heavy toll on emotions, even more so if you're ethical about breeding, and you still are interested in breeding your beloved chow chow - then start by examining your chow chow in comparison to the breed standards listed at the bottom of this page. After this, make an indepth study of various articles linked to below. Enjoy the journey!

Guide to Buying a Chow Chow
(Chow Chow Africa Website)

Guide to Health in the Chow Chow
(Chow Chow Africa Website)

20 Principles of Breeding Better Dogs
(ECSCA Website)

Getting started as a responsible breeder.
(AKC Gazette/Website)

Genetics, color breeding, coat genetics
(Xin-Feng Website)

Animal Genetics - including colour genetics
(Bowling Website)

Canine Genetics Primer & FREE Canine Genetics Software
(Tenset Technologies Website)

Highly Informative articles on Breeding
( Breeding Better Dogs Website - Dr Carmen Battaglia)

The Care and Feeding of the Breeding Bitch - Part One
(AKC Gazette/Website)

The Care and Feeding of the Breeding Bitch - Part Two
(AKC Gazette/Website)

The Care and Feeding of the Breeding Bitch - Part Three
(AKC Gazette/Website)

In Breeding, Line Breeding and Outcrossing
(bernesebreeders.org website)

Various indepth Articles on Breeding, Genetics & Health
(The Papillon Club of America)

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