Chow Chow vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Compare the Chow Chow to the Smooth Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Smooth Fox Terriers.
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-150 BC
1780 AD
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Smooth Fox Terrier
