Chow Chow vs Shiba Inu
Compare Chow Chows to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
China
Japan
Origin Year
-150 BC
-300 BC
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
