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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is a slang term that originated with the Chinese "chow" dog breed, which was supposedly quite edible. This term was first used as "chow-chow" by A. Anderson in 1795.

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How did food come to be called chow?

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is a slang term that originated with the Chinese "chow" dog breed, which was supposedly quite edible. This term was first used as "chow-chow" by A. Anderson in 1795.


Why is puppy chow called puppy chow?

Puppy chow is called that because the snack closely resembles dog food, commonly known as chow, and it is enjoyed by many like how puppies enjoy their food eagerly. The name is meant to be playful and to reflect the snack's appearance and appeal.


Where do chow chow vegetable come from?

India


Where does the chow chow dog come from?

China


Why is the dog food puppy chow called puppy chow?

because puppy chow has special vitamins in it that dog chow doesnt . . . its like how kids need extra vitamins so that they are healthy when the are adults!


What to eat with chow chow food?

first months-milk than best food for chow chows is meal ! they get verry strong....


What country did the chow chow dog come from?

China.


What is the history of the word chow in the English language?

The word chow seems to have come into the English language in the nineteenth century when India was colonized. The word meant food and that is what is means colloquially.


Which breed og dog come from Beijing?

chow chow


What eats a chow?

If you mean like Chow as in a Chow Chow then I know for a fact that they were originally bred (but not solely bred) for food. So, in short, people.


What is chow chow vegetable in English called?

choko


What is a boxer mixed with Chow-chow called?

a darling mutt! (chow-box?) box-chow?) no matter, he or she will be a sweetheart!