Senior Chow dogs
Senior Chow dogs for adoption
Meet 13 adoptable senior Chow dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one.
Meet 13 adoptable senior Chow dogs (age 7 and up) from shelters and rescues across the country. Senior Chows are often overlooked in favor of puppies, yet they're frequently house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond immediately. Because they're fully grown, you already know roughly how big they are and what they're like — making an older Chow one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Wolfie
Wolfie is a 1.5 year old red rough coat soon to be neutered male chow chow. He weighs approximately 60lbs/27.5kg but should gain a bit of weight as we…
Merlin's Hope Chow Pei Rescue • Prescott, ON
GARNET
Located at San Bernardino City Animal Shelter
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Chucky
Chucky is a 5 -year old neutered red male with a black mask. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and housebroken. He needs to be an only dog in a h…
Tejas Rescued Pet Adoptions • San Antonio, TX
Smokey
Breed: Chow DOB: 1/2019 Gender: male Altered:yes Coat: long Size: medium Color(s): black Description: Hi, I'm Smokey, a handsome Chow in need of a new…
Canine Adoption and Rescue League • Ventura, CA
Leo (Chow)
Breed: Chow DOB: 1/27/2018 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: long Size: medium Color(s):black Description:***Needs a Foster Home***This dog is in need o…
Canine Adoption and Rescue League • Ventura, CA
Gilmore
Gilmore is a sweet, gentle boy with a calm presence and a heart full of love. He enjoys the quiet comforts of home, peaceful moments, and spending tim…
Best Friends Animal Society • Kanab, UT
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Adopting a senior Chow — FAQ
What counts as a senior dog?
Most shelters and vets consider a dog "senior" around age 7, though large breeds often age sooner and small breeds a little later. Every dog listed here is 7 years or older.
How do I adopt a senior Chow?
Open a dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization.
Are senior Chow dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Chow is usually past the high-energy puppy stage and may already know basic commands, which can make ownership easier to ease into. Each profile and shelter can tell you about that dog's individual personality and needs.
Why adopt a senior dog instead of a puppy?
Senior dogs are calmer, usually house-trained, and let you skip the chewing and sleepless nights — and because they are the hardest to place, adopting one can quite literally save a life that might otherwise run out of time.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.