Chow Chow vs Siberian Husky
Compare the Chow Chow to the Siberian Husky. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Siberian Huskies.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Chow Chow is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Siberian Husky is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - The Siberian Husky is very child friendly. The Chow Chow does not do well with children.
- Grooming - The Chow Chow is easy to groom while the Siberian Husky has moderate grooming needs.
- Barking - The Siberian Husky bark/howls frequently. The Chow Chow has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Chow Chow | Siberian Husky |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 17-20 in. | 20-23 in. |
| Weight | 40-75 lb | 35-60 lb |
| Intelligence | Below Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | China | Russia |
| Origin Year | 150 BC | 900 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 20°F to 80°F | -70°F to 65°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | High |
| Exercise Required | Low-Medium | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium-High |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Chow Chow | Siberian Husky |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Very Low |
| Herding | Average | Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Very Low |
| Sledding | Average | High |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Chow Chow | Siberian Husky |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cataracts | No | Yes |
| Corneal Dystrophy | No | Yes |
| Ectropion | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Chow Chow | Siberian Husky |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Cinnamon | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Agouti & White | No | Yes |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Black, Gray, & White | No | Yes |
| Black, Tan, & White | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Brown & White | No | Yes |
| Brown, Black, & White | No | Yes |
| Copper & White | No | Yes |
| Gray & Black | No | Yes |
| Gray & White | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Sable & White | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |
| Tan & Black | No | Yes |
| Tan & White | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |