Breed Comparison: American Foxhound Versus Chinook

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American Foxhound Versus Chinook: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the American Foxhound and the Chinook? 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 American Foxhound and the Chinook 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 American Foxhound and the Chinook.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the American Foxhound and the Chinook 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 American Foxhound and for the Chinook. 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 American Foxhound and the Chinook.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the American Foxhound or the Chinook.

American Foxhound versus Chinook: Overview

A very important difference between the American Foxhound and the Chinook is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The American Foxhound is a medium-sized dog while the Chinook is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the American Foxhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

On the other hand, the Chinook belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

American Foxhound versus Chinook: Comparison Table

The table below compares the American Foxhound to the Chinook 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 American Foxhound and the Chinook

Factor American Foxhound Chinook
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 13 years 12 to 15 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 1/5
Easygoing 4/5 1/5
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Height 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Does NOT Shed 3/5 1/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Weight 40 to 60 pounds 55 to 70 pounds
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $460 No Data
Price Range $400 – $500 No Data
Temperament Score 100.0 percent 77.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the American Foxhound 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 Chinook. 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 American Foxhound is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Chinook is 87 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinook is a better pet than the American Foxhound. So, you should get the Chinook!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the American Foxhound and the Chinook so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the American Foxhound and the Chinook

    Below is a list of where the American Foxhound and the Chinook are most different:

    • American Foxhounds do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Chinooks adapt well to apartment living.
    • American Foxhounds are not very sensitive to their enviroment. They can tolerate noisy environments. They are also not very sensitive to the tone of your voice, firm or gentle. However, Chinooks are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
    • American Foxhounds are very easy to groom. However, Chinooks require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
    • American Foxhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Chinooks are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • American Foxhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    The Similarities Between the American Foxhound and the Chinook

    The American Foxhound and the Chinook are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the American Foxhound and the Chinook are most similar:

    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook can tolerate hot weather.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the American Foxhound and the Chinook are very playful.

    Size Comparison of American Foxhound versus Chinook

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the American Foxhound and the Chinook.

    American Foxhounds weigh 40 to 60 pounds when fully grown. American Foxhounds are 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Chinooks weigh 55 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Chinooks are 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of American Foxhound versus Chinook

    The lifespan of American Foxhounds is between 12 to 13 years. The average lifespan of American Foxhounds is 12.5 years.

    The lifespan of Chinooks is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Chinooks is 13.5 years.

    Chinooks live longer than American Foxhounds.

    Temperament of the Chinook Versus the American Foxhound

    The American Foxhound has a better temperament than the Chinook.

    This is because the temperament score for the American Foxhound is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Chinook is 77.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the American Foxhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 77.8 percent, the Chinook has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the American Foxhound and the Chinook by measuring the temperaments of 2 American Foxhounds and 9 Chinooks.

    Tolerates Being Alone: American Foxhound versus Chinook

    American Foxhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Chinooks do not like to be left alone.

    Do American Foxhounds shed more than Chinooks?

    American Foxhounds shed moderately.

    Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the American Foxhound or the Chinook

    American Foxhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the American Foxhound or the Chinook?

    American Foxhounds are very easy to groom.

    Chinooks require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the American Foxhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chinook?

    American Foxhounds 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.

    Chinooks have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do American Foxhounds Bark and Howl? What about Chinooks?

    American Foxhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Chinooks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can American Foxhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather?

    American Foxhounds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: American Foxhound vs. Chinook

    American Foxhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can American Foxhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather?

    American Foxhounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the American Foxhound or the Chinook?

    American Foxhounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.

    Are American Foxhounds good family dogs? What about Chinooks?

    American Foxhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are American Foxhounds and Chinooks?

    American Foxhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Chinooks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the American Foxhound Easier to Train than the Chinook?

    American Foxhounds are not easy to train.

    Chinooks are very easy to train.

    Is the American Foxhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Chinook?

    American Foxhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the American Foxhound or the Chinook?

    American Foxhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: American Foxhound versus Chinook. 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 American Foxhound and the Chinook better suits you and your family.