Siberian Husky vs Chow Chow vs Clumber Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Siberian Husky	Chow Chow	Clumber Spaniel
Origins	Russia	China	England
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Group	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	12	76	140
Reviews	2	2	1
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Other Names	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe	Chow, Chowdren	Retired Gentleman's Spaniel
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	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 Flushing Dogs 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	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	$700-$1200	$600-$800	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Siberian Husky vs Chow Chow vs Clumber Spaniel

Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	55-85 pounds (25-39 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	70 pounds (32 kg)
Height	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	16-20 inches (41-51 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)

Hair & Care - Siberian Husky vs Chow Chow vs Clumber Spaniel

Coat	Fluffy	Rough	Dense
Colors	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black	Cinnamon Red Blue Cream Black	White
Grooming	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Clumber Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Siberian Huskys shed above average.	Chow Chows shed above average.	Clumber Spaniels are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Siberian Husky vs Chow Chow vs Clumber Spaniel

Temperament	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent	Aloof Loyal Intelligent Detached Independent Quiet Protective	Gentle Affectionate Dignified Loyal Calm Hearted
Intelligent Rank	Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence.	Low: The Chow Chow if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Smart: Clumber Spaniel's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Siberian Huskys are easy to train.	Chow Chows aren't famous for their trainability.	Clumber Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.	Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed.	Clumber Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Chow Chows are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Chow Chows may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Clumber Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.	Chow Chows are kinda antisocial.	Clumber Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.	Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal.	Low: The Clumber Spaniel barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Chow Chows are average watchdogs.	Clumber Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory.	Chow Chows are average defenders.	Clumber Spaniels are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Clumber Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Chow Chows have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Clumber Spaniels have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Chow Chows tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Clumber Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Siberian Huskys 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.	Chow Chows have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Clumber Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	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.	Clumber Spaniels are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chow Chows don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Clumber Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Chow Chows handle alone time quite well.	Clumber Spaniels 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.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat 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 - Siberian Husky vs Chow Chow vs Clumber Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers.	Chow Chows are not stranger friendly dogs.	Clumber Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs.	Chow Chows are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Clumber Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.	Chow Chows are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Clumber Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.	Chow Chows are not dog-friendly.	Clumber Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Clumber Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people.	Clumber Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Chow Chows usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Clumber Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Siberian Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Chow Chows are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Clumber Spaniels 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.	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.	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 Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Clumber Spaniel 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 - Siberian Husky vs Chow Chow vs Clumber Spaniel

Health Issues	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Clumber Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Ectropion Hip Dysplasia	Ear Infections Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	13-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.	Chow Chows have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Clumber Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.	Chow Chows exercise need is minimal.	Clumber Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep.	Chow Chows like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Clumber Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.	High: The Clumber Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	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 Clumber Spaniel can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Clumber Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.	The Chow Chow is an average drooler.	The Clumber Spaniel is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Siberian Husky vs Chow Chow vs Clumber Spaniel

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	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies	2-8 puppies
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