Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chinook Versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Introduction
- Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Overview
- Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog
- The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog
- Health Problems of Chinook versus Health Problems of Estrela Mountain Dog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog
- Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Do Chinooks Bark and Howl? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Estrela Mountain Dog
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Do Chinooks shed more than Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chinook Versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog? 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 Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Estrela Mountain Dog.
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 Estrela Mountain Dog
Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Overview
Both the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog are similar in size. The Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog are both large-sized dogs.
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 Estrela Mountain Dog belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chinook to the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 | Estrela Mountain Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 11 to 15 years |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 24 to 30 inches |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 70 pounds | 75 to 130 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $2000 – $2000 |
| Average Price | No Data | $2000 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 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 Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Estrela Mountain Dog is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinook is a better pet than the Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Estrela Mountain Dog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog
Below is a list of where the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog
The Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinook and the Estrela Mountain Dog.
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, Estrela Mountain Dogs weigh 75 to 130 pounds when fully grown. Estrela Mountain Dogs are 24 to 30 inches when fully grown.
Health Problems of Chinook versus Health Problems of Estrela Mountain Dog
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 Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog is prone to more genetic health problems than the Chinook.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Estrela Mountain Dog than for the Chinook.
3 health tests are recommended for Chinook while 4 tests are recommended for the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinooks and in Estrela Mountain Dogs.
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.
Estrela Mountain Dog Health Problems
Estrela Mountain Dogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dogs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Estrela Mountain Dogs here.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinook or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are OK for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog
Chinooks do not like to be left alone.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can be left alone only for a short time.
Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Estrela Mountain Dog
Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.
Estrela Mountain Dogs drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Chinooks require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Estrela Mountain Dogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
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.
Estrela Mountain Dogs 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 Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Chinooks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Estrela Mountain Dogs bark and howl, but not very much.
Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Estrela Mountain Dog
Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Estrela Mountain Dogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Is the Chinook Better for Apartment Owners than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.
Estrela Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Chinooks are very easy to train.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Chinooks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Estrela Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.
Estrela Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Do Chinooks shed more than Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Estrela Mountain Dogs 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 Estrela Mountain Dog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chinook and how the Estrela Mountain Dog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinook and of the Estrela Mountain Dog to other breeds:
Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chinook versus Leonberger Chinook versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Chinook versus American Pit Bull Terrier Chinook versus Lhasa Apso Chinook versus Pyredoodle Chinook versus Weimaraner Chinook versus Miniature Schnauzer Chinook versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Chinook versus Lhasa Apso Chinook versus French Bulldog
Estrela Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Estrela Mountain Dog versus Cavapoo Estrela Mountain Dog versus Shih Tzu Estrela Mountain Dog versus Ibizan Hound Estrela Mountain Dog versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Estrela Mountain Dog versus Australian Cattle Dog Estrela Mountain Dog versus Dutch Shepherd Estrela Mountain Dog versus Chinese Crested Estrela Mountain Dog versus Dogue de Bordeaux Estrela Mountain Dog versus Silky Terrier Estrela Mountain Dog versus Airedale Terrier
Conclusion: Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Estrela Mountain Dog better suits you and your family.