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.
Briard
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Briard
Chow Chow
Origin Country
France
China
Origin Year
1200 AD
-150 BC
Briard
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Briard
Chow Chow
Briard
Chow Chow
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Briard
Chow Chow
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Briard
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Briard
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Briard
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Briard
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Briard
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Briard
Chow Chow
Briard
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Briard
Chow Chow
