Chow Chow vs French Bulldog vs Maltese – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Chow Chow	French Bulldog	Maltese
Origins	China	England France	Italy
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	76	4	33
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Other Names	Chow, Chowdren	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français	Maltese Dog, Maltese lion dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds 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	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
Price	$600-$800	$2000-$4000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Chow Chow vs French Bulldog vs Maltese

Size	Medium	Small	Small
Weight	45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)	6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Avg. Weight	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.	6.7 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)	Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm)
Avg. Height	20 inches (51 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Chow Chow vs French Bulldog vs Maltese

Coat	Rough	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture	Feathered
Colors	Cinnamon Red Blue Cream Black	Brindle Cream Fawn White	White
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Chow Chows shed above average.	French Bulldogs are low shedders.	Malteses shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Chow Chow vs French Bulldog vs Maltese

Temperament	Aloof Loyal Intelligent Detached Independent Quiet Protective	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively	Active Easygoing Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Playful Sweet Tempered
Intelligent Rank	Low: The Chow Chow if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Chow Chows aren't famous for their trainability.	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.	Malteses are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.	Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Chow Chows are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Chow Chows may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Malteses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Chow Chows are kinda antisocial.	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.	Malteses need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.	High: The Maltese is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Chow Chows are average watchdogs.	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.	Malteses are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Chow Chows are average defenders.	French Bulldogs are average defenders.	Malteses strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Chow Chows have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Malteses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Chow Chows tend to escape less than other breeds.	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Malteses are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Chow Chows have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Malteses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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.	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Malteses are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Chow Chows don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Malteses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Chow Chows handle alone time quite well.	French Bulldogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Malteses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Chow Chow vs French Bulldog vs Maltese

Stranger Friendly	Chow Chows are not stranger friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.	Malteses are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Chow Chows are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Malteses are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Chow Chows are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Malteses are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Chow Chows are not dog-friendly.	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Malteses are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Maltese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Chow Chows usually don’t get on well with other pets.	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Malteses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Chow Chows are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Malteses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.	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 French Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Maltese 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Chow Chow vs French Bulldog vs Maltese

Health Issues	The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Ectropion Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	10-12 years	15-18 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Chow Chows have a lower energy level than other dogs.	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Malteses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Chow Chows exercise need is minimal.	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.	Malteses exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need	Chow Chows like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Malteses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Chow Chow is an average drooler.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Maltese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Chow Chow vs French Bulldog vs Maltese

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-6 puppies	3-5 puppies	3-5 puppies
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