Chow Chow vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Chow Chow and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Chow Chow
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Chow Chow
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Chow Chow
Ancient Chinese breed with lion-like coat and blue-black tongue. Medium, sturdy, and square-built, it has a dense double coat needing regular grooming. Independent, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it suits calm homes and experienced owners, requiring moderate exercise and careful health management.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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