Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chinook Versus Dalmatian: Introduction
- Chinook versus Dalmatian: Overview
- Chinook versus Dalmatian: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Dalmatian
- The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Dalmatian
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Dalmatian
- Temperament of the Chinook Versus the Dalmatian
- The Popularity of Chinook versus Popularity of Dalmatian
- Health Problems of Chinook versus Health Problems of Dalmatian
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Dalmatian
- Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Dalmatian
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Dalmatian?
- Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Dalmatian?
- Do Chinooks Bark and Howl? What about Dalmatians?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Dalmatian
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Dalmatians Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Dalmatian?
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Dalmatians Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Dalmatians?
- How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Dalmatians?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Dalmatian?
- Do Chinooks shed more than Dalmatians?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dalmatian
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chinook versus Dalmatian. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chinook Versus Dalmatian: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinook and the Dalmatian? 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 Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinook and the Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian. 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 Dalmatian.
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 Dalmatian
Chinook versus Dalmatian: Overview
A very important difference between the Chinook and the Dalmatian is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinook is a large-sized dog while the Dalmatian is a medium-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 Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chinook to the Dalmatian 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 | Dalmatian |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 13 to 16 years |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 19 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 70 pounds | 48 to 55 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 14.5 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $1000 – $1800 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1410 |
| Temperament Score | 77.8 percent | 83.3 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 177 | 60 |
*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 Dalmatian. 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 Dalmatian is 80 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinook is a better pet than the Dalmatian. 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 Chinook and the Dalmatian so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Dalmatian
Below is a list of where the Chinook and the Dalmatian are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Dalmatian
The Chinook and the Dalmatian are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinook and the Dalmatian are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Dalmatian
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinook and the Dalmatian.
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, Dalmatians weigh 48 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Dalmatians are 19 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Temperament of the Chinook Versus the Dalmatian
The Dalmatian has a better temperament than the Chinook.
This is because the temperament score for the Dalmatian is 83.3 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 they 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 77.8 percent, the Chinook has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 83.3 percent, the Dalmatian has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chinook and the Dalmatian by measuring the temperaments of 9 Chinooks and 359 Dalmatians.
The Popularity of Chinook versus Popularity of Dalmatian
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 Dalmatian over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Dalmatian is more popular with dog owners than the Chinook. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Dalmatian is 60 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 Dalmatian
| Year | Chinook Popularity Rank | Dalmatian Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 156 | 64 |
| 2014 | 171 | 66 |
| 2015 | 177 | 62 |
| 2016 | 175 | 62 |
| 2017 | 179 | 63 |
| 2018 | 190 | 56 |
| 2019 | 184 | 59 |
| 2020 | 186 | 51 |
Health Problems of Chinook versus Health Problems of Dalmatian
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 Dalmatian 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 Chinook is prone to more genetic health problems than the Dalmatian.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chinook than for the Dalmatian.
3 health tests are recommended for Chinook while 2 tests are recommended for the Dalmatian.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinooks and in Dalmatians.
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.
Dalmatian Health Problems
Dalmatians are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Dalmatian 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 Dalmatians for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Dalmatians here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinooks and Dalmatians
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 Dalmatian Breed is Baer Hearing Test problems.
This is because the Dalmatian ranks 1 out of 21 dog breeds for Baer Hearing Test problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 8730 Dalmatians, 1003 of them had Baer Hearing Test problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Dalmatians, and how common these diseases are in Dalmatians relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Chinook and in Dalmatian and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinook and the Dalmatian:
| Disease | Chinook Rank | Dalmatian Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Patella problems | 5 out of 145 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Hips problems | 63 out of 198 dog breeds | 170 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Eyes problems | 82 out of 182 dog breeds | 161 out of 182 dog breeds |
| Baer Hearing Test problems | Not Common | 1 out of 21 dog breeds |
| Hyperuricosuria problems | Not Common | 1 out of 11 dog breeds |
| Thyroid problems | Not Common | 6 out of 115 dog breeds |
| Advanced Cardiac problems | Not Common | 9 out of 71 dog breeds |
| Congenital Cardiac problems | Not Common | 10 out of 159 dog breeds |
| Dentition Database problems | Not Common | 11 out of 49 dog breeds |
| Degenerative Myelopathy problems | Not Common | 51 out of 70 dog breeds |
| Elbow problems | Not Common | 132 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 Dalmatian?
Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Dalmatians are OK for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Dalmatian
Chinooks do not like to be left alone.
Dalmatians can be left alone only for a short time.
Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Dalmatian
Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.
Dalmatians do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Dalmatian?
Chinooks require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Dalmatians are very easy to groom.
Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Dalmatian?
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.
Dalmatians 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 Dalmatians?
Chinooks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Dalmatians are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Dalmatian
Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Dalmatians have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Is the Chinook Better for Apartment Owners than the Dalmatian?
Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.
Dalmatians do not adapt well to apartment living.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Dalmatians Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.
Dalmatians can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Dalmatian?
Chinooks are very easy to train.
Dalmatians are very easy to train.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Dalmatians Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.
Dalmatians can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Dalmatians?
Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Dalmatians are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Dalmatians?
Chinooks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Dalmatians get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Dalmatian?
Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.
Dalmatians get along very well with other dogs.
Do Chinooks shed more than Dalmatians?
Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Dalmatians shed. They are not recommended 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 Dalmatian
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chinook and how the Dalmatian compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinook and of the Dalmatian to other breeds:
Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chinook versus Yorkshire Terrier Chinook versus Welsh Terrier Chinook versus King Shepherd Chinook versus Briard Chinook versus Clumber Spaniel Chinook versus American Foxhound Chinook versus Borzoi Chinook versus Pyredoodle Chinook versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Chinook versus Cocker Spaniel
Dalmatian Versus Other Dog Breeds
Dalmatian versus Miniature Pinscher Dalmatian versus Alaskan Klee Kai Dalmatian versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Dalmatian versus Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian versus Korean Jindo Dog Dalmatian versus Japanese Spitz Dalmatian versus Canaan Dog Dalmatian versus Manchester Terrier Dalmatian versus Lhasapoo Dalmatian versus Golden Retriever
Conclusion: Chinook versus Dalmatian. 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 Dalmatian better suits you and your family.