Chow Chow vs Roman Rottweiler
Compare the Chow Chow to the Roman Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Roman Rottweilers.
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
24½-30 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Origin Country
China
Italy
Origin Year
-150 BC
74 AD
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Energy Level
Medium
Low to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Roman Rottweiler
