Chow Chow vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Chow Chow to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Miniature Poodles.
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-150 BC
1700 AD
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Chow Chow
Miniature Poodle
