Chow Chow
VS
Border Terrier
Chow Chow vs Border Terrier
Compare Chow Chow and Border Terrier side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Chow Chow
Border Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
28 – 40 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
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 Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
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