As you would probably expect, children 99.9% of the time confuse Chow Chows as stuffed animals; look at all that softness! Although we cannot deny their cuteness, they are quite large, very likely the possibility of knocking over the little ones. Chows are also very attached to their owners and can be very jealous when others interact with their loved ones. Don't be surprised if they compete with your children for love and affection.