Chow Chow vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Chow Chow to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Golden Retrievers.
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-150 BC
1865 AD
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Chow Chow
Golden Retriever
