38 Dog Breeds That Require Extra Caution and Understanding

9. Chow Chow

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With a name like "Chow Chow," overlooking the potential danger becomes easy. Yet beneath their fluffy exterior lies a mouth resembling a lion's. The Chow Chow's distinctive black tongue sits between powerful jaws. Their bite force measures 220 psi, and they are known in China as the "Puffy Lion Dog." These fluffy dogs can develop violent or excessively protective tendencies without socialization.