Last Updated: Apr 30, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Collie Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
- Collie versus Akita Chow: Overview
- Collie versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Collie and the Akita Chow
- The Similarities Between the Collie and the Akita Chow
- Size Comparison of the Collie versus Akita Chow
- Lifespan of Collie versus Akita Chow
- Tolerates Being Alone: Collie versus Akita Chow
- Do Collies shed more than Akita Chows?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Collie or the Akita Chow?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Collie or the Akita Chow?
- Are Collies good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
- Is the Collie Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
- Which one drools more, the Collie or the Akita Chow
- How Kid-friendly are Collies and Akita Chows?
- Does the Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
- Do Collies Bark and Howl? What about Akita Chows?
- Can Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Collie vs. Akita Chow
- Can Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Collie versus Akita Chow. Which One is a Better Pet?
Collie Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Collie and the Akita Chow? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Collie and the Akita Chow better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Collie and the Akita Chow.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Collie and the Akita Chow is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Collie and for the Akita Chow. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Collie and the Akita Chow.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Collie or the Akita Chow.
Note that the Collie breed comes in two varieties based on coat texture. There is the smooth collie and the rough collie. Read our article on rough collie versus smooth collie.
Furthermore, the border collie dog breed is very different from the collie dog breed. Learn about the differences between these two dog breeds in our border collie versus collie article.
See this article that compares the Border Collie to the Akita Chow.
Finally, just like the collie, the border collie also comes in two varieties. There is the rough border collie and the smooth border collie. To learn about the differences and similarities between them, check out our article on rough-coat border collie versus smooth-coat border collie.
Collie versus Akita Chow: Overview
A very important difference between the Collie and the Akita Chow is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Akita Chow is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Collie belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
On the other hand, the Akita Chow belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Collie versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Collie to the Akita Chow based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Collie and the Akita Chow
| Factor | Collie | Akita Chow |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 14 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 22 to 26 inches all at the shoulder | 23 to 25 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 50 to 70 pounds | 88 to 145 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 12.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1480 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1000 – $1800 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Collie in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Akita Chow. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Collie is 83 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Akita Chow is 55 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Collie is a better pet than the Akita Chow. So, you should get a Collie!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Collie and the Akita Chow
Below is a list of where the Collie and the Akita Chow are most different:
The Similarities Between the Collie and the Akita Chow
The Collie and the Akita Chow are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Collie and the Akita Chow are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Collie versus Akita Chow
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Collie and the Akita Chow.
The Collie weighs 50 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The Collie is 22 to 26 inches all at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Akita Chow weighs 88 to 145 pounds when fully grown. The Akita Chow is 23 to 25 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Collie versus Akita Chow
The lifespan of the Collie is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Collie is 12.0 years.
The lifespan of the Akita Chow is between 10 to 12 years . The average lifespan of the Akita Chow is 11.0 years.
The Collie live longer than the Akita Chow.
Tolerates Being Alone: Collie versus Akita Chow
Collies do not like to be left alone.
Akita Chows do not like to be left alone.
Do Collies shed more than Akita Chows?
Collies shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Akita Chows shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Collie or the Akita Chow?
Collies require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Akita Chows require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Collie or the Akita Chow?
Collies get along very well with other dogs.
Akita Chows do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Collies good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
Collies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Akita Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.
Is the Collie Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
Collies are very easy to train.
Akita Chows are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Collie or the Akita Chow
Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Akita Chows drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Collies and Akita Chows?
Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Akita Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
Collies have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Akita Chows have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Collies Bark and Howl? What about Akita Chows?
Collies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Akita Chows are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Akita Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Collie vs. Akita Chow
Collies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Akita Chows have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
Collies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Akita Chows cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Akita Chow?
Collies adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Akita Chows do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Collie or the Akita Chow?
Collies are very good for new dog owners.
Akita Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Collie compares to other breeds aside from the Akita Chow. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Collie to other breeds:
Collie versus Bolognese Collie versus Curly-Coated Retriever Collie versus French Bulldog Collie versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Collie versus Japanese Spitz Collie versus American Eskimo Dog Collie versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Collie versus Airedale Terrier Collie versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Collie versus Cesky Terrier Collie versus Miniature Pinscher Collie versus Samoyed Collie versus Boston Terrier Collie versus Giant Schnauzer Collie versus Kerry Blue Terrier
Conclusion: Collie versus Akita Chow. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Collie and the Akita Chow better suits you and your family.