Chow Chow vs Bernese Mountain Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Chow Chow	Bernese Mountain Dog
Origins	China	Switzerland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	76	25
Reviews	2	3
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Other Names	Chow, Chowdren	Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Berner
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$600-$800	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Chow Chow vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)
Avg. Weight	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)
Height	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)
Avg. Height	20 inches (51 cm)	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)

Hair & Care - Chow Chow vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Coat	Rough	Dense
Colors	Cinnamon Red Blue Cream Black	White Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Chow Chows shed above average.	Bernese Mountain Dogs shed above average.

Characteristics - Chow Chow vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Temperament	Aloof Loyal Intelligent Detached Independent Quiet Protective	Affectionate Intelligent Faithful Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Low: The Chow Chow if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Chow Chows aren't famous for their trainability.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed.	Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Chow Chows are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Chow Chows may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Chow Chows are kinda antisocial.	Bernese Mountain Dogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Chow Chows are average watchdogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Chow Chows are average defenders.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Chow Chows have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Chow Chows tend to escape less than other breeds.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Chow Chows have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Chow Chows are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Chow Chows don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bernese Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Chow Chows handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Chow Chow vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Stranger Friendly	Chow Chows are not stranger friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Chow Chows are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Chow Chows are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Chow Chows are not dog-friendly.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Chow Chows usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Chow Chows are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bernese Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Chow Chow vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Health Issues	The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Ectropion Hip Dysplasia	Bloat Cancer Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	7-10 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Chow Chows have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Chow Chows exercise need is minimal.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Chow Chows like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Chow Chow is an average drooler.	The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Chow Chow vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-6 puppies	1-14 puppies, average 8
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