And ive always heard that chows arent the most friendliest dogs at time. i have had experiences with it myself, and my uncles chow, tha ti could never pet because it was so mean. But i know its all in how they are brought up. any pet folks got any advice? Im gonna be getting him in a few months when the litter is born from a friend. i have a big backyard to run around etc.. so he will prob be an outside dog for the most part.