Chihuahua vs Chow Chow
Compare the Chihuahua to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Chow Chows.
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Origin Country
Mexico
China
Origin Year
1850 AD
-150 BC
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
