Is the Chinook Better than the Japanese Spitz as a Pet? Answer…

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Chinook Versus Japanese Spitz: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz 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 Japanese Spitz. 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 Japanese Spitz.

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 Japanese Spitz.

Chinook versus Japanese Spitz

Chinook versus Japanese Spitz: Overview

A very important difference between the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinook is a large-sized dog while the Japanese Spitz is a small-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 Japanese Spitz 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 Japanese Spitz: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chinook to the Japanese Spitz 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 Japanese Spitz

Factor Chinook Japanese Spitz
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 16 years
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Height 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 10 to 16 inches
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
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 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Weight 55 to 70 pounds 11 to 20 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.0 years
Price Range No Data $1500 – $2000
Average Price No Data $1600
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    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 Japanese Spitz. 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 Japanese Spitz is 90 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Spitz is a better pet than the Chinook. So, you should get the Japanese Spitz!

    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 Japanese Spitz so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz

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

  • Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Japanese Spitzs are good for new dog owners.

    • The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz

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

  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz are very easy to train.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz are very playful.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Chinook and the Japanese Spitz are highly intelligent.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Japanese Spitz

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

    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, Japanese Spitzs weigh 11 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Japanese Spitzs are 10 to 16 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chinook versus Japanese Spitz

    The lifespan of Chinooks is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Chinooks is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Japanese Spitzs is between 10 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Japanese Spitzs is 13.0 years.

    Chinooks live longer than Japanese Spitzs.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Japanese Spitz

    Chinooks do not like to be left alone.

    Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Chinooks shed more than Japanese Spitzs?

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

    Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Japanese Spitz

    Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Japanese Spitz?

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

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.

    Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Japanese Spitz?

    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.

    Japanese Spitzs 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 Japanese Spitzs?

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

    Japanese Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Japanese Spitz

    Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Japanese Spitzs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.

    Japanese Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.

    Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Japanese Spitzs?

    Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Japanese Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Japanese Spitzs?

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

    Japanese Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Japanese Spitz?

    Chinooks are very easy to train.

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.

    Is the Chinook Better for Apartment Owners than the Japanese Spitz?

    Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.

    Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Japanese Spitzs are very good 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:

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Spitz

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

  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (79 percent match with Japanese Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Chinook vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Bordoodle (81 percent match with Japanese Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Chinook vs Bordoodle.
  • Dutch Shepherd (79 percent match with Japanese Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Chinook vs Dutch Shepherd.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chinook versus Norfolk Terrier     Chinook versus Japanese Spitz     Chinook versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Chinook versus Bullmastiff     Chinook versus Schnoodle     Chinook versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Chinook versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Chinook versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Chinook versus Vizsla     Chinook versus Welsh Terrier     Chinook versus Beagle     Chinook versus Australian Shepherd     Chinook versus Miniature Schnauzer     Chinook versus Coton de Tulear     Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Chinook versus Berger Picard     Chinook versus Bloodhound     Chinook versus Miniature Pinscher     Chinook versus Afador     Chinook versus Chow Chow     Chinook versus Collie     Chinook versus Scottish Deerhound     Chinook versus Catahoula Bulldog     Chinook versus Finnish Lapphund     Chinook versus American Bulldog     

    Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Japanese Spitz versus Shih Tzu     Japanese Spitz versus Schipperke     Japanese Spitz versus Pointer     Japanese Spitz versus Azawakh     Japanese Spitz versus Scottish Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Brittany     Japanese Spitz versus Irish Setter     Japanese Spitz versus Chihuahua     Japanese Spitz versus Frenchton     Japanese Spitz versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Japanese Spitz versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Japanese Spitz versus Manchester Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Karelian Bear Dog     Japanese Spitz versus Vizsla     Japanese Spitz versus Goldendoodle     Japanese Spitz versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Japanese Spitz versus Goldador     Japanese Spitz versus Shetland Sheepdog     Japanese Spitz versus Miniature Schnauzer     Japanese Spitz versus Peek A Poo     Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo     Japanese Spitz versus Samoyed     Japanese Spitz versus English Cocker Spaniel     Japanese Spitz versus Skye Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Scottish Deerhound     

    Conclusion: Chinook versus Japanese Spitz. 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 Japanese Spitz better suits you and your family.