Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chinook Versus Maremma Sheepdog: Introduction
- Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog: Overview
- Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog
- The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog
- Lifespan of Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog
- Health Problems of Chinook versus Health Problems of Maremma Sheepdog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog
- Do Chinooks shed more than Maremma Sheepdogs?
- Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Maremma Sheepdog
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Do Chinooks Bark and Howl? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Maremma Sheepdog
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
- How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Maremma Sheepdogs?
- Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maremma Sheepdog
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chinook Versus Maremma Sheepdog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog? 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 Maremma Sheepdog 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 Maremma Sheepdog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog 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 Maremma Sheepdog. 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 Maremma Sheepdog.
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 Maremma Sheepdog.
Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog: Overview
Both the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog are similar in size. The Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog are both large-sized dogs.
Furthermore, both the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog are Working Dogs. This means both the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog 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.
Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chinook to the Maremma Sheepdog 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 Maremma Sheepdog
| Factor | Chinook | Maremma Sheepdog |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 11 to 13 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 | 4/5 |
| Height | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 23.5 to 28.5 inches |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 70 pounds | 65 to 100 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $495 – $1500 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1160 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 Maremma Sheepdog. 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 Maremma Sheepdog is 68 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinook is a better pet than the Maremma Sheepdog. 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 Maremma Sheepdog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog
Below is a list of where the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog
The Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog.
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, Maremma Sheepdogs weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Maremma Sheepdogs are 23.5 to 28.5 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog
The lifespan of Chinooks is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Chinooks is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Maremma Sheepdogs is between 11 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Maremma Sheepdogs is 12.0 years.
Chinooks live longer than Maremma Sheepdogs.
Health Problems of Chinook versus Health Problems of Maremma Sheepdog
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog 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 Maremma Sheepdog is prone to more genetic health problems than the Chinook.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Maremma Sheepdog than for the Chinook.
3 health tests are recommended for Chinook while 5 tests are recommended for the Maremma Sheepdog.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinooks and in Maremma Sheepdogs.
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.
Maremma Sheepdog Health Problems
Maremma Sheepdogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Maremma Sheepdog 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 Maremma Sheepdog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Maremma Sheepdog 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 Maremma Sheepdogs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Maremma Sheepdogs here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinooks and Maremma Sheepdogs
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 Maremma Sheepdog Breed is Hips problems.
This is because the Maremma Sheepdog ranks 59 out of 198 dog breeds for Hips problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 159 Maremma Sheepdogs, 27 of them had Hips problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Maremma Sheepdogs, and how common these diseases are in Maremma Sheepdogs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Chinook and in Maremma Sheepdog and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinook and the Maremma Sheepdog:
| Disease | Chinook Rank | Maremma Sheepdog Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Patella problems | 5 out of 145 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Hips problems | 63 out of 198 dog breeds | 59 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Eyes problems | 82 out of 182 dog breeds | Not Common |
*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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog
Chinooks do not like to be left alone.
Maremma Sheepdogs do not like to be left alone.
Do Chinooks shed more than Maremma Sheepdogs?
Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Maremma Sheepdogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Maremma Sheepdog
Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.
Maremma Sheepdogs drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Maremma Sheepdog?
Chinooks require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Maremma Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Maremma Sheepdog?
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.
Maremma Sheepdogs 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 Maremma Sheepdogs?
Chinooks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Maremma Sheepdogs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.
Maremma Sheepdogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Maremma Sheepdog
Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Maremma Sheepdogs 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 Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.
Maremma Sheepdogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Maremma Sheepdog?
Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.
Maremma Sheepdogs get along very well with other dogs.
Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Maremma Sheepdogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Maremma Sheepdogs?
Chinooks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Maremma Sheepdogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Maremma Sheepdog?
Chinooks are very easy to train.
Maremma Sheepdogs are not easy to train.
Is the Chinook Better for Apartment Owners than the Maremma Sheepdog?
Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.
Maremma Sheepdogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinook or the Maremma Sheepdog?
Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Maremma Sheepdogs 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 Maremma Sheepdog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Maremma Sheepdog 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 Maremma Sheepdog:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chinook and how the Maremma Sheepdog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinook and of the Maremma Sheepdog to other breeds:
Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chinook versus English Setter Chinook versus Bull Terrier Chinook versus Bernedoodle Chinook versus Boston Terrier Chinook versus Miniature Schnauzer Chinook versus American Hairless Terrier Chinook versus Siberian Husky Chinook versus Estrela Mountain Dog Chinook versus American Bulldog Chinook versus Black Mouth Cur Chinook versus Affenhuahua Chinook versus Goldendoodle Chinook versus Pomsky Chinook versus Collie Chinook versus German Shepherd Dog Chinook versus Neapolitan Mastiff Chinook versus Italian Greyhound Chinook versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Chinook versus Carolina Dog Chinook versus Xoloitzcuintli Chinook versus Jack Russell Terrier Chinook versus Berger Picard Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog Chinook versus Affenhuahua Chinook versus Curly-Coated Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Maremma Sheepdog versus Chorkie Maremma Sheepdog versus Borzoi Maremma Sheepdog versus Shiloh Shepherd Maremma Sheepdog versus Lagotto Romagnolo Maremma Sheepdog versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Maremma Sheepdog versus Plott Maremma Sheepdog versus Border Terrier Maremma Sheepdog versus American Bulldog Maremma Sheepdog versus Bracco Italiano Maremma Sheepdog versus Barbet Maremma Sheepdog versus Australian Shepherd Maremma Sheepdog versus Cavachon Maremma Sheepdog versus Clumber Spaniel Maremma Sheepdog versus Maltipoo Maremma Sheepdog versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Maremma Sheepdog versus Chow Chow Maremma Sheepdog versus Airedale Terrier Maremma Sheepdog versus Xoloitzcuintli Maremma Sheepdog versus Plott Maremma Sheepdog versus French Bulldog Maremma Sheepdog versus Keeshond Maremma Sheepdog versus Cairn Terrier Maremma Sheepdog versus Saint Bernard Maremma Sheepdog versus Brussels Griffon Maremma Sheepdog versus Pomeranian
Conclusion: Chinook versus Maremma Sheepdog. 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 Maremma Sheepdog better suits you and your family.