Chow Chow vs Plott Hound
Compare the Chow Chow to the Plott Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Plott Hounds.
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
20-25 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-150 BC
1750 AD
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Chow Chow
Plott Hound
