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Name	Icelandic Sheepdog	Chow Chow	Akita
Origins	Iceland	China	Japan
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canis Islandicus Friaar Dog Iceland Dog Islandsk Farehond Islenskur Fjarhundur Icelandic Spitz	Chowdren Chow	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Chow Chow? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita weight comparison:	20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)	45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 pounds (11.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita height comparison:	12-16 inches (31-41 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14 inches (36 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	Frequent: The Icelandic Sheepdog is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low: The Chow Chow is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita trainability comparison.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chow Chow dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Chow Chow dogs are average defenders. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Energetic Alert Inquisitive Cheerful	Aloof Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Quiet Detached	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Chow Chow dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita?	High: Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Chow Chow dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita social needs comparison:	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chow Chow dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Icelandic Sheepdog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Chow Chow dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Chow Chow dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita playfulness comparison:	The Icelandic Sheepdog is a highly playful breed. See more.	Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita?	A lot: Icelandic Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	It is not recommended to keep the Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Chow Chow indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chow Chow dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chow Chow dogs handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Icelandic Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chow Chow bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
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:	Low 🔽 The Icelandic Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chow Chow dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita?	Icelandic Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita 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: Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems	Hip Dysplasia Ectropion	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Icelandic Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Chow Chow should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Icelandic Sheepdog, Chow Chow and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdog: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Chow Chow: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita?	Prefers cold weather The Icelandic Sheepdog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita energy level comparison:	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Chow Chow dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Chow Chow dogs exercise need is minimal.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Chow Chow dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Icelandic Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chow Chow's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita coat comparison:	Dense Soft Wavy Thick Straight	Rough	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Icelandic Sheepdog, Chow Chow and Akita color?	Black Gray Red Cream White Fawn Chocolate Gold	Black Red Blue Cream Cinnamon	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita grooming comparison:	Average: The Icelandic Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or {name3 shedding:	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chow Chow dogs shed above average. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Icelandic Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Icelandic Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chow Chow is an average drooler. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Chow Chow dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Chow Chow dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Akita 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 Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chow Chow dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Chow Chow dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita?	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chow Chow dogs are not dog-friendly.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita?	Yes Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Chow Chow dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Icelandic Sheepdog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Icelandic Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Icelandic Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Akita? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita?	Not really Icelandic Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita 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	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and Chow Chow and Akita have?	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Icelandic Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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