Chow Chow vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Chow Chow and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Chow Chow
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Characteristic
Chow Chow
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
46 – 56 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy Level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
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 Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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