The fare for a dog (4)

I believe the answer is:

chow

I believe this is a double definition.

'the fare' is the first definition.
(chow is a kind of fare)

'a dog' is the second definition.
(chow is a kind of dog)

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for chow that I've seen before include "Long-haired dog of Chinese breed, or informal food" , "Mixed < dog" , "Grub" , "Long-haired Chinese dog or slangy food" , "Dog (from China?)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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