Chow Chow vs American Mastiff
Compare the Chow Chow to the American Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and American Mastiffs.
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
28-36 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
140-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-150 BC
1990 AD
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
American Mastiff
