Chow Chow
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Chow Chow vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Chow Chow and Standard 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
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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