Briard vs Chow Chow
Compare the Briard to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Briards and Chow Chows.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Briard and the Chow Chow are good for new owners, but the Briard is a slightly better choice.
- Children - The Briard is very child friendly. The Chow Chow does not do well with children.
- Grooming - The Chow Chow is very easy to groom. The Briard has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Briard bark/howls frequently. The Chow Chow has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Briard | Chow Chow |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 17-20 in. |
| Weight | 50-90 lb | 40-75 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Below Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | China |
| Origin Year | 1200 AD | 150 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 20°F to 80°F | 20°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium-High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High | Low-Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 19 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High-Very High | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium-High | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Briard | Chow Chow |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | Average |
| Herding | High | Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | High | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Briard | Chow Chow |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Ectropion | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Briard | Chow Chow |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Tawny | Yes | No |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Cinnamon | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |