Border Terrier vs Chow Chow
Compare the Border Terrier to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Chow Chows.
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
1700 AD
-150 BC
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Border Terrier
Chow Chow
