Chow Chow vs German Pinscher
Compare the Chow Chow to the German Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and German Pinschers.
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
-150 BC
1879 AD
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
German Pinscher
