Chow Chow vs Flat-coated Retriever
Compare the Chow Chow to the Flat-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Flat-coated Retrievers.
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-150 BC
1859 AD
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Chow Chow
Flat-Coated Retriever
