Akita vs Chow Chow
Compare the Akita to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Chow Chows.
Akita
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Chow Chow
Origin Country
Japan
China
Origin Year
1600 AD
-150 BC
Akita
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Chow Chow
Akita
Chow Chow
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Chow Chow
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Akita
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Akita
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Akita
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Akita
Chow Chow
Akita
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Akita
Chow Chow
