Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chinook Versus Irish Terrier: Introduction
- Chinook versus Irish Terrier: Overview
- Chinook versus Irish Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Irish Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Irish Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Irish Terrier
- Lifespan of Chinook versus Irish Terrier
- Temperament of the Chinook Versus the Irish Terrier
- The Popularity of Chinook versus Popularity of Irish Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Irish Terrier
- Do Chinooks shed more than Irish Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Irish Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Irish Terrier?
- Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Irish Terrier?
- Do Chinooks Bark and Howl? What about Irish Terriers?
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Irish Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Irish Terrier
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Irish Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Irish Terrier?
- Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Irish Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Irish Terriers?
- Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Irish Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Irish Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chinook versus Irish Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chinook Versus Irish Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinook and the Irish Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chinook and the Irish Terrier 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 Irish Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinook and the Irish Terrier 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 Irish Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chinook and the Irish Terrier.
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 Irish Terrier.
Chinook versus Irish Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Chinook and the Irish Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinook is a large-sized dog while the Irish Terrier 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 Irish Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
Chinook versus Irish Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chinook to the Irish Terrier 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chinook and the Irish Terrier
| Factor | Chinook | Irish Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 70 pounds | 25 to 27 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $1000 – $1500 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1280 |
| Temperament Score | 77.8 percent | 80.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
|
No Data |
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 177 | 118 |
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 Irish Terrier. 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 the Chinook is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Irish Terrier is 78 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinook is a better pet than the Irish Terrier. 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 Irish Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Irish Terrier
Below is a list of where the Chinook and the Irish Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Irish Terrier
The Chinook and the Irish Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinook and the Irish Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Irish Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinook and the Irish Terrier.
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, Irish Terriers weigh 25 to 27 pounds when fully grown. Irish Terriers are 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Chinook versus Irish Terrier
The lifespan of Chinooks is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Chinooks is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Irish Terriers is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Irish Terriers is 14.0 years.
Irish Terriers live longer than Chinooks.
Temperament of the Chinook Versus the Irish Terrier
The Irish Terrier has a better temperament than the Chinook.
This is because the temperament score for the Irish Terrier is 80.0 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 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 80.0 percent, the Irish Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chinook and the Irish Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 9 Chinooks and 10 Irish Terriers.
The Popularity of Chinook versus Popularity of Irish Terrier
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 Irish Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Irish Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Chinook. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Irish Terrier is 118 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 Irish Terrier
| Year | Chinook Popularity Rank | Irish Terrier Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 156 | 123 |
| 2014 | 171 | 125 |
| 2015 | 177 | 113 |
| 2016 | 175 | 115 |
| 2017 | 179 | 114 |
| 2018 | 190 | 116 |
| 2019 | 184 | 119 |
| 2020 | 186 | 120 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Irish Terrier
Chinooks do not like to be left alone.
Irish Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Chinooks shed more than Irish Terriers?
Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Irish Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Irish Terrier
Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.
Irish Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Irish Terrier?
Chinooks require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Irish Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Irish Terrier?
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.
Irish Terriers 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 Irish Terriers?
Chinooks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Irish Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Irish Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.
Irish Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Irish Terrier
Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Irish Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Irish Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.
Irish Terriers can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Irish Terrier?
Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.
Irish Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Irish Terriers?
Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Irish Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Irish Terriers?
Chinooks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Irish Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Irish Terrier?
Chinooks are very easy to train.
Irish Terriers are not easy to train.
Is the Chinook Better for Apartment Owners than the Irish Terrier?
Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.
Irish Terriers adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinook or the Irish Terrier?
Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Irish Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
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 Irish Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Irish Terrier 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 Irish Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chinook and how the Irish Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinook and of the Irish Terrier to other breeds:
Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chinook versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Chinook versus Miniature Poodle Chinook versus Pharaoh Hound Chinook versus Skye Terrier Chinook versus German Shorthaired Pointer Chinook versus Border Terrier Chinook versus Chihuahua Chinook versus Hovawart Chinook versus Cockalier Chinook versus Goldador Chinook versus Akita Chow Chinook versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Chinook versus Jack Russell Terrier Chinook versus Japanese Spitz Chinook versus Saint Bernard Chinook versus Border Terrier Chinook versus Black Russian Terrier Chinook versus Basset Hound Chinook versus Pyrenean Shepherd Chinook versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Chinook versus Barbet Chinook versus Pyrenean Shepherd Chinook versus Saluki Chinook versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Chinook versus Braque du Bourbonnais
Irish Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Irish Terrier versus Bernedoodle Irish Terrier versus Borzoi Irish Terrier versus Akita Chow Irish Terrier versus Berger Picard Irish Terrier versus Bloodhound Irish Terrier versus American Foxhound Irish Terrier versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Irish Terrier versus Kai Ken Irish Terrier versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Irish Terrier versus Puggle Irish Terrier versus Australian Terrier Irish Terrier versus Havanese Irish Terrier versus Estrela Mountain Dog Irish Terrier versus Great Dane Irish Terrier versus Pomchi Irish Terrier versus Shih Tzu Irish Terrier versus Basenji Irish Terrier versus Alaskan Klee Kai Irish Terrier versus English Toy Spaniel Irish Terrier versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Irish Terrier versus Norwich Terrier Irish Terrier versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Irish Terrier versus French Bulldog Irish Terrier versus Dogo Argentino Irish Terrier versus Azawakh
Conclusion: Chinook versus Irish Terrier. 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 Irish Terrier better suits you and your family.