12 dog breeds first-time owners should think twice about

11. Chow chow

Don’t be deceived by the teddy-bearish appearance of the chow chow. The AKC compares the personality of the chow chow to a cat, as chows are stubborn, independent and unpredictable. Like cats, they often have problems with authority. Unlike cats, the large size of a chow chow makes them potentially dangerous and frustrating in inexperienced hands.

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