Chow Chow vs Dingo
Compare the Chow Chow to the Dingo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Dingos.
Chow Chow
Dingo
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
20-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Dingo
Origin Country
China
Australia
Origin Year
-150 BC
-1500 BC
Chow Chow
Dingo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Dingo
Chow Chow
Dingo
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
0-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Dingo
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Chow Chow
Dingo
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chow Chow
Dingo
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Dingo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Dingo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Dingo
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Chow Chow
Dingo
Chow Chow
Dingo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Chow Chow
Dingo
