Chinook vs Chow Chow
Compare the Chinook to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinooks and Chow Chows.
Chinook
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinook
Chow Chow
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1917 AD
-150 BC
Chinook
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinook
Chow Chow
Chinook
Chow Chow
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinook
Chow Chow
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Chinook
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Chinook
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chinook
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinook
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinook
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chinook
Chow Chow
Chinook
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Chinook
Chow Chow
