Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chinook Versus Coton de Tulear: Introduction
- Chinook versus Coton de Tulear: Overview
- Chinook versus Coton de Tulear: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear
- The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Coton de Tulear
- The Popularity of Chinook versus Popularity of Coton de Tulear
- Health Problems of Chinook versus Health Problems of Coton de Tulear
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Coton de Tulear
- Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Coton de Tulear
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Coton de Tulear?
- Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Coton de Tulear?
- Do Chinooks Bark and Howl? What about Coton de Tulears?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Coton de Tulear
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Coton de Tulear?
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Coton de Tulears?
- How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Coton de Tulears?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Coton de Tulear?
- Do Chinooks shed more than Coton de Tulears?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Coton de Tulear
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chinook versus Coton de Tulear. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chinook Versus Coton de Tulear: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear? 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 Chinook and the Coton de Tulear 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 Chinook and the Coton de Tulear.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear 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 Chinook and for the Coton de Tulear. 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 Chinook and the Coton de Tulear.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chinook or the Coton de Tulear
Chinook versus Coton de Tulear: Overview
A very important difference between the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinook is a large-sized dog while the Coton de Tulear is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Coton de Tulear belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Chinook versus Coton de Tulear: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chinook to the Coton de Tulear 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 | Chinook | Coton de Tulear |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 14 to 16 years |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 8 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 70 pounds | 8 to 13 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 15.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $1745 – $2500 |
| Average Price | No Data | $2060 |
| Temperament Score | 77.8 percent | |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
|
|
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 177 | 74 |
*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 Chinook 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 Coton de Tulear. 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 Chinook is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Coton de Tulear is 94 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Coton de Tulear is a better pet than the Chinook. So, you should get the Coton de Tulear!
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 Chinook and the Coton de Tulear so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear
Below is a list of where the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear
The Chinook and the Coton de Tulear are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Coton de Tulear
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear.
Chinooks weigh 55 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Chinooks are 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Coton de Tulears weigh 8 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Coton de Tulears are 8 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
The Popularity of Chinook versus Popularity of Coton de Tulear
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 Chinook and the Coton de Tulear over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Coton de Tulear is more popular with dog owners than the Chinook. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Coton de Tulear is 74 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Chinook is 177 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Chinook
Popularity of Coton de Tulear
| Year | Chinook Popularity Rank | Coton de Tulear Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 156 | no data |
| 2014 | 171 | 31.0 |
| 2015 | 177 | 85.0 |
| 2016 | 175 | 80.0 |
| 2017 | 179 | 81.0 |
| 2018 | 190 | 81.0 |
| 2019 | 184 | 81.0 |
| 2020 | 186 | 80.0 |
Health Problems of Chinook versus Health Problems of Coton de Tulear
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Coton de Tulear is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Chinook.
3 health tests are recommended for Chinook while 3 tests are recommended for the Coton de Tulear.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinooks and in Coton de Tulears.
Chinook Health Problems
Chinooks are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chinook puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Chinook puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chinook breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chinooks for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chinooks here.
Coton de Tulear Health Problems
Coton de Tulears are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Coton de Tulear puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Coton de Tulear puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Coton de Tulear breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Coton de Tulears for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Coton de Tulears here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinooks and Coton de Tulears
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chinook Breed is Patella problems.
This is because the Chinook ranks 5 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 52 Chinooks, 5 of them had Patella problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chinooks, and how common these diseases are in Chinooks relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Coton de Tulear Breed is Chondrodysplasia (Cdpa) problems.
This is because the Coton de Tulear ranks 1 out of 2 dog breeds for Chondrodysplasia (Cdpa) problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 51 Coton de Tulears, 47 of them had Chondrodysplasia (Cdpa) problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Coton de Tulears, and how common these diseases are in Coton de Tulears relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Chinook and in Coton de Tulear and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinook and the Coton de Tulear:
| Disease | Chinook Rank | Coton de Tulear Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Patella problems | 5 out of 145 dog breeds | 36 out of 145 dog breeds |
| Hips problems | 63 out of 198 dog breeds | 121 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Eyes problems | 82 out of 182 dog breeds | 168 out of 182 dog breeds |
| Chondrodysplasia (Cdpa) problems | Not Common | 1 out of 2 dog breeds |
| Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems | Not Common | 2 out of 5 dog breeds |
| Thyroid problems | Not Common | 61 out of 115 dog breeds |
| Congenital Cardiac problems | Not Common | 71 out of 159 dog breeds |
| Elbow problems | Not Common | 103 out of 144 dog breeds |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinook or the Coton de Tulear?
Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Coton de Tulears are very good for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Coton de Tulear
Chinooks do not like to be left alone.
Coton de Tulears do not like to be left alone.
Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Coton de Tulear
Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.
Coton de Tulears do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Coton de Tulear?
Chinooks require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Coton de Tulears require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Coton de Tulear?
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.
Coton de Tulears 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 Chinooks Bark and Howl? What about Coton de Tulears?
Chinooks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Coton de Tulears are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Coton de Tulear
Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Coton de Tulears have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Is the Chinook Better for Apartment Owners than the Coton de Tulear?
Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.
Coton de Tulears adapt very well to apartment living.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.
Coton de Tulears can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Coton de Tulear?
Chinooks are very easy to train.
Coton de Tulears are fairly easy to train.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.
Coton de Tulears can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Coton de Tulears?
Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Coton de Tulears are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Coton de Tulears?
Chinooks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Coton de Tulears get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Coton de Tulear?
Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.
Coton de Tulears get along very well with other dogs.
Do Chinooks shed more than Coton de Tulears?
Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Coton de Tulears do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Coton de Tulear
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chinook and how the Coton de Tulear compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinook and of the Coton de Tulear to other breeds:
Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chinook versus Swedish Vallhund Chinook versus Black and Tan Coonhound Chinook versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Chinook versus Dachshund Chinook versus Irish Terrier Chinook versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Chinook versus Norwegian Lundehund Chinook versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Chinook versus Spanish Mastiff Chinook versus West Highland White Terrier
Coton de Tulear Versus Other Dog Breeds
Coton de Tulear versus Sealyham Terrier Coton de Tulear versus Labrador Retriever Coton de Tulear versus Standard Schnauzer Coton de Tulear versus Sloughi Coton de Tulear versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Coton de Tulear versus Norwegian Lundehund Coton de Tulear versus Japanese Chin Coton de Tulear versus Bouvier des Flandres Coton de Tulear versus Skye Terrier Coton de Tulear versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Conclusion: Chinook versus Coton de Tulear. 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 Chinook and the Coton de Tulear better suits you and your family.