Chow Chow vs Karelian Bear Dog
Compare the Chow Chow to the Karelian Bear Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Karelian Bear Dogs.
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-13 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
44-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Origin Country
China
Russia
Origin Year
-150 BC
900 AD
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-13 Years
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Chow Chow
Karelian Bear Dog
