Chow Chow vs Australian Terrier
Compare Chow Chow and Australian Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Chow Chow
VS
Australian Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Chow Chow
Australian Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
21 – 25 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
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 Terrier
Great with kids
Tiny
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 Terrier
The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with a harsh, weatherproof coat and soft topknot. Bred in Australia as a vermin controller and companion, it is confident, lively, people‑oriented, a devoted watchdog, needing moderate exercise and regular, simple grooming.
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