Chow Chow vs Great Pyrenees
Compare the Chow Chow to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Great Pyrenees.
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
China
Spain
Origin Year
-150 BC
-3000 BC
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Chow Chow
Great Pyrenees
