Chow Chow
VS
Norrbottenspets
Chow Chow vs Norrbottenspets
Compare Chow Chow and Norrbottenspets 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
Norrbottenspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
41 – 45 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Norrbottenspets
High energy
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 Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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