Chow Chow
Chow Chow
VS
Toy Poodle
Toy Poodle

Chow Chow vs Toy Poodle

Compare Chow Chow and Toy Poodle 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
5/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Chow Chow
Large
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny

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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.

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