Boxer vs Chow Chow
Compare the Boxer to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Chow Chows.
Boxer
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Chow Chow
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1894 AD
-150 BC
Boxer
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Chow Chow
Boxer
Chow Chow
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Chow Chow
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Boxer
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boxer
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Chow Chow
Boxer
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Boxer
Chow Chow
