Chow Chow vs French Bulldog
Compare Chow Chows to French Bulldogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
16-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-150 BC
1950 AD
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
60-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-14 Years
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
French Bulldog
