Breed comparison
Chow Chow vs Great Pyrenees
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
4Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
2Good with other dogs3
2Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
1Barking3
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming2
3Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Barking: the Great Pyrenees scores 3 out of 5, the Chow Chow 1.
They score the same on good with young children, playfulness, energy level, trainability, mental stimulation needs, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Chow Chow if you want a quieter dog. Pick the Great Pyrenees if 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.