Chow Chow
VS
Miniature Schnauzer
Chow Chow vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare Chow Chow and Miniature Schnauzer 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
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Miniature Schnauzer
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
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 Miniature Schnauzer
Compact, sturdy Miniature Schnauzers are bright, trainable, and people focused. Their wiry, low shedding coat needs regular grooming. Alert watchdogs with a terrier streak, they need daily exercise, mental stimulation, and clear training, and often live 12–15 years.
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