the chow chow is a distinctive dog breed with a thick, fluffy coat, blue-black tongue, and lion-like appearance,

dog breed large fluffy lionlike mane thick coat double fur blueblack tongue loyal independent regal ancient chinese origins guard protective reserved calm quiet intelligent powerful muscular sturdy balanced beautiful attractive striking distinctive unique popular beloved groomed tidy friendly affectionate loving gentle patient obedient energetic active lively joyful happy healthy robust chow blue-black lion-like appearance requiring regular grooming socialization