Chow Chow vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Chow Chow to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Saint Bernards.
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
China
Switzerland
Origin Year
-150 BC
1695 AD
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
High
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Chow Chow
Saint Bernard
