Chow Chow vs Chusky
Compare Chow Chows to Chuskys. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chow Chow
Chusky
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
17-23 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
35-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Chusky
Origin Country
China
Unspecified
Origin Year
-150 BC
Unspecified
Chow Chow
Chusky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Chusky
Chow Chow
Chusky
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Chusky
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High to Very High
Chow Chow
Chusky
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Chusky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Chusky
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Chusky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Chusky
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chow Chow
Chusky
Chow Chow
Chusky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Chow Chow
Chusky
