a Chow Chow may not be the right choice. The breed is characterized by its thick coats, which come in several colors, such as cinnamon, black, cream, or blue; however, the red coat is the most common.

While Chow Chows aren't naturally born with panda markings, they are known to have "rough or smooth coats of red, black, blue, cinnamon, or cream," per the AKC. Pandas Are Returning to the San ...