Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chinook Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Chinook versus Puggle: Overview
- Chinook versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Puggle
- Lifespan of Chinook versus Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Puggle
- Do Chinooks shed more than Puggles?
- Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Puggle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Puggle?
- Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Do Chinooks Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Puggle
- Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Puggle?
- Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Puggles?
- Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chinook versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chinook Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinook and the Puggle? 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 Puggle 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 Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinook and the Puggle 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 Puggle. 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 Puggle.
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 Puggle.
Chinook versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Chinook and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinook is a large-sized dog while the Puggle 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 Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Chinook versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chinook to the Puggle 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 Puggle
| Factor | Chinook | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| 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 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 70 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $995 – $1400 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1330 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 Puggle. 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 Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinook is a better pet than the Puggle. 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 Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Chinook and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Puggle
The Chinook and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinook and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinook and the Puggle.
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, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Chinook versus Puggle
The lifespan of Chinooks is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Chinooks is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.
Chinooks live longer than Puggles.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Puggle
Chinooks do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Chinooks shed more than Puggles?
Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Puggles shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Puggle
Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Puggle?
Chinooks require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
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.
Puggles 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 Puggles?
Chinooks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Puggle
Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Puggle?
Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Puggles?
Chinooks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Chinooks are very easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Is the Chinook Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinook or the Puggle?
Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Puggles 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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chinook and how the Puggle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinook and of the Puggle to other breeds:
Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chinook versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Chinook versus Papillon Chinook versus Afador Chinook versus Cavapoo Chinook versus Bordoodle Chinook versus Akita Chinook versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Chinook versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Chinook versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Chinook versus Skye Terrier Chinook versus Jack Russell Terrier Chinook versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Chinook versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Chinook versus Briard Chinook versus Berger Picard Chinook versus Bluetick Coonhound Chinook versus Schnoodle Chinook versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Chinook versus Black Russian Terrier Chinook versus Bernese Mountain Dog Chinook versus Akita Chinook versus Finnish Spitz Chinook versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Chinook versus Pyrenean Mastiff Chinook versus Samoyed
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Havanese Puggle versus Pharaoh Hound Puggle versus Boston Terrier Puggle versus Standard Schnauzer Puggle versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Puggle versus Estrela Mountain Dog Puggle versus Australian Terrier Puggle versus Borzoi Puggle versus Whippet Puggle versus Mudi Puggle versus Xoloitzcuintli Puggle versus Coton de Tulear Puggle versus Whippet Puggle versus American Hairless Terrier Puggle versus Boxer Puggle versus German Shepherd Dog Puggle versus Briard Puggle versus Bulldog Puggle versus Pomapoo Puggle versus Skye Terrier Puggle versus Kuvasz Puggle versus Cane Corso Puggle versus Clumber Spaniel Puggle versus Azawakh Puggle versus Irish Setter
Conclusion: Chinook versus Puggle. 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 Puggle better suits you and your family.