Which is Better between the Cavachon and the Chinook? A Very Detailed Review.

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Cavachon Versus Chinook: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cavachon 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 Cavachon 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 Cavachon 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 Cavachon or the Chinook

Cavachon versus Chinook: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Cavachon belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

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.

Cavachon versus Chinook: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cavachon 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 Cavachon Chinook
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Height 12 to 13 inches 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 15 to 35 pounds 55 to 70 pounds
Does NOT Shed 4/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 1/5
Easygoing 1/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2070 No Data
Price Range $1699 – $2500 No Data
Temperament Score 77.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    *Data from 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 Cavachon 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 Cavachon is 87 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 not better or worse than the Cavachon. So, you can get the Chinook or the Cavachon!

    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 Cavachon and the Chinook so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cavachon and the Chinook

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

  • Cavachons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Cavachons are good for new dog owners. However, Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    • The Similarities Between the Cavachon and the Chinook

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

  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook are very easy to train.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook 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.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Chinook are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Cavachon versus Chinook

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

    Cavachons weigh 15 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Cavachons are 12 to 13 inches 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cavachon versus Chinook

    Cavachons do not like to be left alone.

    Chinooks do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the Cavachon or the Chinook

    Cavachons do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Cavachons shed more than Chinooks?

    Cavachons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavachon or the Chinook?

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

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Cavachon vs. Chinook

    Cavachons 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.

    Can Cavachons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cavachons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Cavachons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cavachons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.

    Do Cavachons Bark and Howl? What about Chinooks?

    Cavachons bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Is the Cavachon Easier to Train than the Chinook?

    Cavachons are very easy to train.

    Chinooks are very easy to train.

    Does the Cavachon Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chinook?

    Cavachons 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 Cavachon Better for Apartment Owners than the Chinook?

    Cavachons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Cavachons are very good for new dog owners.

    Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Are Cavachons good family dogs? What about Chinooks?

    Cavachons 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 Cavachons and Chinooks?

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

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

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

    Cavachons get along very well with other dogs.

    Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cavachon

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cavachon 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 Cavachon:

  • Bichon Frise (86 percent match with Cavachon). Here is our comparison of the Chinook vs Bichon Frise.
  • Bich Poo (85 percent match with Cavachon). Here is our comparison of the Chinook vs Bich Poo.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook

    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:

  • Keeshond (76 percent match with Chinook). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs Keeshond.
  • King Shepherd (75 percent match with Chinook). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs King Shepherd.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Cavachon and how the Chinook compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cavachon and of the Chinook to other breeds:

    Cavachon Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Cavachon versus English Toy Spaniel     Cavachon versus Irish Terrier     Cavachon versus German Shepherd Dog     Cavachon versus Lhasapoo     Cavachon versus Belgian Sheepdog     Cavachon versus Dutch Shepherd     Cavachon versus Beagle     Cavachon versus Australian Cattle Dog     Cavachon versus Saint Bernard     Cavachon versus Beagle     

    Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chinook versus Mudi     Chinook versus Beaglier     Chinook versus Bearded Collie     Chinook versus Peek A Poo     Chinook versus Shiba Inu     Chinook versus Xoloitzcuintli     Chinook versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Chinook versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Chinook versus Chorkie     Chinook versus Norwich Terrier     

    Conclusion: Cavachon 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 Cavachon and the Chinook better suits you and your family.