Chow Chow
VS
Hovawart
Chow Chow vs Hovawart
Compare Chow Chow and Hovawart 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
Hovawart
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
58 – 70 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
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
4/5
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Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
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 Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
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