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Sweet Pepper has fallen victim to our times. This gentle dog was adopted from us when he was just a puppy, seven years ago. He has had a wonderful life, full of love and affection. In fact, is adoring owner has treated him to a double steak burger every night for who knows how long, and he has the waistline to prove it. Sadly, him "momma" passed away and then his "daddy" was forced to give up his home and move into a community that doesn't permit dogs. This 70 year old gentleman stood there with tears cascading down his face as he turned over to us the last link he had to happier times. What could we say but that we would do all that is within our power to assure that Pepper is placed in a loving home?
Now, Pepper isn't really old enough to qualify for our Seniors for Seniors program, but since he has lived his whole life with seasoned citizens, we're qualifying him for it: if he is adopted by a senior citizen, his adoption fee will be just $75.
What we already know about this dog is that he is a joy! He gets along just fine with other dogs, loves to sit in the navigators seat when Judy is driving around (she could get lost in a paper bag, so this can only help), would sleep on her bed if Judy would let him, and will make a loving companion in a loving home!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, "the Chow Chow's structure is very similar to that of the oldest known fossilized dog remains, dated to several million years ago. The Chow has been known for thousands of years in China, where the breed was put to work as a hunter, cart puller and boat guard. One Emperor is said to have kept 2500 Chow pairs. One was given to the Prince of Wales, the future Edward Val. Over history, the Chow has been used to hunt wolves, sable and pheasant, and to pull sleds. His fur was used to trim coats. The flesh of these dogs was considered a delicacy in China. Dog is still eaten in China today. This beautiful dog was first brought to England by merchants in the late 1800's. The name probably originated from the pidgin English word "chow-chow," a term used to describe all sorts of miscellaneous stuff brought back from the Far East. The Chow has become very popular in the United States as a companion dog. Some of the Chow Chow's talents are watchdog and guarding.
The Chow Chow is usually well-mannered, but can be willful and protective. Bossy, serious and very independent. They are self-willed to the point of obstinacy. Often a one-person dog, very loyal to his family, though he may act reserved, even with them. If strangers push themselves on this dog, he may become aggressive. This very dominant breed requires a dominant owner. The owner of this breed of dog should be a calm person who is naturally fair and firm. With such a handler, the Chow Chow can develop well. Don't expect great obedience from them. They are born stubborn and with minds of their own. The dogs can learn because they are certainly not stupid, but they must see the point of your command. Be consistent at all times. Some experts claim the short-haired Chow is more active and learns faster than its longer-haired family member. One owner told me that their Chow can do tricks, and learns them quite easily at that. Here is a quote from the owner who has three children and three cats:
"My 8 year old white Chow performs a variety of "tricks," ranging from dancing on her hind legs on command to rolling over, and jumping from her hind legs into the air on command. She even knows the difference between "shake hands" and "shake," as in shake her mane to dry or fluff after a bath/brushing. After the first "trick" was learned at a very early age, she usually learns new activities through a process of three examples from her human friends, then she readily attempts the feats until successful. Her eagerness to learn from and please her two masters comes from her love of people. She loves being around people, even strangers. When threatened, or unsure of the circumstances she is facing, she quickly shows what is considered typical Chow behavioral tendencies: aggressive protectio