Welcome and thanks for visiting this website. Beautiful. Bold. Athletic. That is the philosophy of Man Kou Chows. I've been in various stages of owning, breeding and showing Chow Chows since 1978. When I began, Chows were on the verge of a popularity explosion. Health and temperament problems became common and the breed that had previously been known for its robust health and longevity became known as a breed with serious problems. Because I remember the "bad old days", I have a simple philosophy.

Beautiful

Just what it says. I don't breed often, and when I do, I strive to breed dogs that reflect the breed standard and are not extreme in any way. 

Bold & Athletic

By this, I mean correct temperament. I want a dog that is confident, not afraid of anyone or anything, and a joy to be around. Confident dogs are happy, secure dogs. The correct chow temperament is one of "aloofness", so some will greet you with kisses and wags, and others will just quietly say hello. All of my dogs play well with other!

A dog that can't run, play, or jump is not a fun dog to have around. I screen for health problems (hips, elbows, etc.). While nobody can guarantee that a problem won't pop up, I load the dice in my favor, so to speak, by selecting dogs who have been cleared for problems. As well as showing in breed competition, I also have interests in obedience, Rally O, tracking and agility, so dogs must be physically capable of performing any of these activities, as well as hiking, playing ball and just plain running around for fun!