Breed comparison
Chow Chow vs Irish Wolfhound
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Irish Wolfhound4Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
2Good with other dogs4
2Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
1Barking1
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming2
3Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Good with other dogs: the Irish Wolfhound scores 4 out of 5, the Chow Chow 2.
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 its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Irish Wolfhound 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.