Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Azawakh Versus Chinook: Introduction
- Azawakh versus Chinook: Overview
- Azawakh versus Chinook: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Azawakh and the Chinook
- The Similarities Between the Azawakh and the Chinook
- Size (Weight and Height) of Azawakh versus Chinook
- The Popularity of Azawakh versus Popularity of Chinook
- Can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Azawakh or the Chinook
- Do Azawakhs Bark and Howl? What about Chinooks?
- How Kid-friendly are Azawakhs and Chinooks?
- Wanderlust Potential: Azawakh vs. Chinook
- Tolerates Being Alone: Azawakh versus Chinook
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Azawakh or the Chinook?
- Do Azawakhs shed more than Chinooks?
- Is the Azawakh Easier to Train than the Chinook?
- Are Azawakhs good family dogs? What about Chinooks?
- Does the Azawakh Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chinook?
- Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Azawakh or the Chinook?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Azawakh
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Azawakh versus Chinook. Which One is a Better Pet?
Azawakh Versus Chinook: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Azawakh and the Chinook? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Azawakh 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 Azawakh and the Chinook.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Azawakh 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 Azawakh 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Azawakh 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 Azawakh or the Chinook
Azawakh versus Chinook: Overview
Both the Azawakh and the Chinook are similar in size. The Azawakh and the Chinook are both large-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Azawakh 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.
Azawakh versus Chinook: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Azawakh 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.
| Factor | Azawakh | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 33 to 55 pounds | 55 to 70 pounds |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Price Range | No Data | No Data |
| Average Price | No Data | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 191 | 177 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Azawakh 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 a Azawakh is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Chinook is 87 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinook is a better pet than the Azawakh. 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 Azawakh and the Chinook so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Azawakh and the Chinook
Below is a list of where the Azawakh and the Chinook are most different:
The Similarities Between the Azawakh and the Chinook
The Azawakh and the Chinook are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Azawakh and the Chinook are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Azawakh versus Chinook
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Azawakh and the Chinook.
Azawakhs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Azawakhs are 23 to 27 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.
The Popularity of Azawakh versus Popularity of Chinook
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Azawakh and the Chinook over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Chinook is more popular with dog owners than the Azawakh. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Chinook is 177 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Azawakh is 191 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Azawakh
Popularity of Chinook
| Year | Azawakh Popularity Rank | Chinook Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 190.0 | 184 |
| 2020 | 193.0 | 186 |
| 2013 | no data | 156 |
| 2014 | no data | 171 |
| 2015 | no data | 177 |
| 2016 | no data | 175 |
| 2017 | no data | 179 |
| 2018 | no data | 190 |
Can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather?
Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.
Which one drools more, the Azawakh or the Chinook
Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.
Do Azawakhs Bark and Howl? What about Chinooks?
Azawakhs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Chinooks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Azawakh or the Chinook?
Azawakhs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
How Kid-friendly are Azawakhs and Chinooks?
Azawakhs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Chinooks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Wanderlust Potential: Azawakh vs. Chinook
Azawakhs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Tolerates Being Alone: Azawakh versus Chinook
Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.
Chinooks do not like to be left alone.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Azawakh or the Chinook?
Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.
Do Azawakhs shed more than Chinooks?
Azawakhs shed moderately.
Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Is the Azawakh Easier to Train than the Chinook?
Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.
Chinooks are very easy to train.
Are Azawakhs good family dogs? What about Chinooks?
Azawakhs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Does the Azawakh Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chinook?
Azawakhs 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.
Is the Azawakh Better for Apartment Owners than the Chinook?
Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.
Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.
Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather?
Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.
Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Azawakh or the Chinook?
Azawakhs are very easy to groom.
Chinooks require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Azawakh
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chinook that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chinook:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Azawakh that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Azawakh:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Azawakh and how the Chinook compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Azawakh and of the Chinook to other breeds:
Azawakh Versus Other Dog Breeds
Azawakh versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Azawakh versus Pomsky Azawakh versus Mal Shi Azawakh versus Kuvasz Azawakh versus Whoodle Azawakh versus Silky Terrier Azawakh versus Boxerdoodle Azawakh versus Pharaoh Hound Azawakh versus Afghan Hound Azawakh versus Portuguese Pointer
Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chinook versus Pug Chinook versus Pomeranian Chinook versus Siberian Husky Chinook versus Beagle Chinook versus Irish Terrier Chinook versus Icelandic Sheepdog Chinook versus Flat-Coated Retriever Chinook versus Beaglier Chinook versus Papipoo Chinook versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Conclusion: Azawakh 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 Azawakh and the Chinook better suits you and your family.