Chows can have two coat types, rough and smooth. The rough coat, which is what most people are used to seeing, is thick and abundant, standing off from the body like a parka.
In both types, the coat comes in five colors: red (which can range from light golden to deep mahogany) black, blue, cinnamon (light fawn to deep cinnamon), and cream.
Chow Chows are very independent and aloof, and they need an owner who appreciates those traits but won’t let the dog take over.