Chow Chow vs Shikoku
Compare Chow Chow and Shikoku: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Chow Chow
VS
Shikoku
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Chow Chow
Shikoku
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
46 – 56 cm
48 – 52 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy Level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
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
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Shikoku
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Medium
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 Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
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