I say it can walk up to 10 miles if well hydrated and if it exercises every day then it should be fine to walk long distances
Two dogs: the chow chow and Chinese shar-pei.
Shar Pei's.
No, Chinese Shar Peis also have black tongues. Dogs of other breeds may have black spots, as well, but only the Chow and Shar Pei is known for its solid black/blue tongue.
A Chow is a breed of dog that people believe originated in China. They are close relatives with the Shar Pei and one of their distinct features, in which they are known for, is their blue-black or purple tongue.
Like a few of the ancient breeds (including their relatives, Chow Chows), Shar-peis have black mouths. As with Chow Chows, it was believed in ancient times that the dark mouth, exposed when barking, helped to ward off evil spirits.
Well its part of their characteristics. Its like how all other dogs(besides Shar Pei's) have PINK tongues. Its just the way they were created.
No, this is probably just one of your dog's unique features. Shar Pei's and Chow Chow's have completely black mouths, and they do not suffer from a disorder.
Honestly, no one knows. It was once believed that the Chow Chow was related to bears in and around the area of China, Mongolia and Manchuria who also shared the blue black tongue. However, genetic testing reveals that the Chow Chow is 100 percent canine. This particular trait is only shared by the Chinese Shar-Pei. It has been also theorized that it may have been genetic mutation. This may well be one of Mother Nature's many mysteries that we shall never truly know.
Chow Chow, Pekingese, Pug, Chinese Chrested, Shih Tzu, Shar Pei, Chinese Chongquing Dog. Those are the ones I can remember.
The Chow Chow is the most well know purebred dog with a wholly black or blue tongue, but the chow is not the only breed with a black tongue. The Chinese Shar Pei also has a blue/black tongue.
No, the Keeshond has a pink tongue. Only Chow Chows and Chinese Shar-Pei have a black-bluish tongue.
Two interesting facts about dogs are: * Dogs are not color blind, but don't see colors as bright as humans do. * All but 2 breeds of dogs have pink tongues; the Shar-pei and the Chow Chow have black tongues.