Chow Chow vs Collie
Compare the Chow Chow to the Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Collies.
Chow Chow
Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
50-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Collie
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-150 BC
1800 AD
Chow Chow
Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Collie
Chow Chow
Collie
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Collie
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Chow Chow
Collie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
Low
Chow Chow
Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Collie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Chow Chow
Collie
Chow Chow
Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Chow Chow
Collie
