Breed comparison
Akita vs Chow Chow
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
3Affection with family4
3Good with young children3
1Good with other dogs2
2Openness to strangers2
3Playfulness3
4Energy level3
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
2Barking1
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming3
1Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Drooling: the Chow Chow scores 3 out of 5, the Akita 1.
They score the same on good with young children, openness to strangers, playfulness, trainability, mental stimulation needs, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Akita if you want an energetic exercise partner. Pick the Chow Chow if you prefer a calmer dog, you want a quieter dog, you have other dogs.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.