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What is a chow chow?

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A chow chow is a breed of dog that differs from most others in having a blue-black tongue. The breed originated in China and is known to date to the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE); it is believed by some to be one of the oldest of all breeds and is genetically very close to the wolf.

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