I just wanted to add something about Chows, I understand why they aren't the favorite! But we had one, Keisha, she died last June. We had her for 10 years, & I honestly couldn't think of a better dog. I think she made have been the runt of the litter, but maby that's what made her what she was. She was the gentlest, sweetest, loveable dog. She had the most amazing way of showing you she cared, maby a nudge or just a small kiss on the cheek, never on the mouth, never taught her that, she just knew.
Anyway, she was a wonderful dog! Just had to let you know!