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Name	Chow Chow	Labrador Retriever	Belgian Malinois
Origins	China	England Canada	Belgium
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chowdren Chow	Lab Labrador	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20 inches (51 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Low: The Chow Chow is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	Chow Chow dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Chow Chow dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Quiet Detached	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Chow Chow dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois?	Slightly Below Average: Chow Chow dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Chow Chow dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Chow Chow dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Chow Chow dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois?	Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Chow Chow indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Malinois indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Chow Chow dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	Chow Chow dogs handle alone time quite well.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Belgian Malinois dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chow Chow bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:	Chow Chow dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois?	The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Ectropion	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Chow Chow should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Chow Chow, Labrador Retriever and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Chow Chow: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois?	Prefers cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	Chow Chow dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Chow Chow dogs exercise need is minimal.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	Chow Chow dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chow Chow's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Rough	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Chow Chow, Labrador Retriever and Belgian Malinois color?	Black Red Blue Cream Cinnamon	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Chow Chow dogs shed above average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois?	Medium ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Chow Chow is an average drooler. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Chow Chow dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Chow Chow dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	Chow Chow dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	Chow Chow dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois?	Chow Chow dogs are not dog-friendly.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois?	No Chow Chow dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Chow Chow or Labrador Retriever or Belgian Malinois? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois?	Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Chow Chow and Labrador Retriever and Belgian Malinois have?	3-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Chow Chow vs Labrador Retriever vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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

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