Chow Chow
VS
Large Münsterländer
Chow Chow vs Large Münsterländer
Compare Chow Chow and Large Münsterländer 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
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
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
4/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
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 Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
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