Breed Comparison: Chinook Versus Spanish Mastiff

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Chinook Versus Spanish Mastiff: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff.

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 Spanish Mastiff.

Chinook versus Spanish Mastiff: Overview

A very important difference between the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinook is a large-sized dog while the Spanish Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff are Working Dogs. This means both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chinook to the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff

Factor Chinook Spanish Mastiff
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Easy To Groom 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Height 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 26 to 35 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 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 2/5
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 2/5
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 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Weight 55 to 70 pounds 140 to 220 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data $1000 – $1050
Average Price No Data $1050
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 Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff is 83 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinook is a better pet than the Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff

    Below is a list of where the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff are most different:

  • Chinooks get along well with other dogs. However, Spanish Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

    • The Similarities Between the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff

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

  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff are very playful.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff are highly intelligent.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chinook versus Spanish Mastiff

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinook and the Spanish Mastiff.

    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, Spanish Mastiffs weigh 140 to 220 pounds when fully grown. Spanish Mastiffs are 26 to 35 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chinook versus Spanish Mastiff

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

    The lifespan of Spanish Mastiffs is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiffs is 11.0 years.

    Chinooks live longer than Spanish Mastiffs.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chinook versus Spanish Mastiff

    Chinooks do not like to be left alone.

    Spanish Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Chinooks shed more than Spanish Mastiffs?

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

    Spanish Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Chinook or the Spanish Mastiff

    Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Spanish Mastiffs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinook or the Spanish Mastiff?

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

    Spanish Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Chinook Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spanish Mastiff?

    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.

    Spanish Mastiffs 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 Spanish Mastiffs?

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

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

    Can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Spanish Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chinook vs. Spanish Mastiff

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

    Spanish Mastiffs 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 Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.

    Spanish Mastiffs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinook or the Spanish Mastiff?

    Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.

    Spanish Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Chinooks good family dogs? What about Spanish Mastiffs?

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

    Spanish Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chinooks and Spanish Mastiffs?

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

    Spanish Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Chinook Easier to Train than the Spanish Mastiff?

    Chinooks are very easy to train.

    Spanish Mastiffs are not easy to train.

    Is the Chinook Better for Apartment Owners than the Spanish Mastiff?

    Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.

    Spanish Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinook or the Spanish Mastiff?

    Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Spanish Mastiffs 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:

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spanish Mastiff

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff:

  • Akbash (78 percent match with Spanish Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chinook vs Akbash.
  • Hovawart (81 percent match with Spanish Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chinook vs Hovawart.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Spanish Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Spanish Mastiff versus Standard Schnauzer     Spanish Mastiff versus English Springer Spaniel     Spanish Mastiff versus Weimaraner     Spanish Mastiff versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Spanish Mastiff versus Chinook     Spanish Mastiff versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Spanish Mastiff versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Spanish Mastiff versus Tibetan Mastiff     Spanish Mastiff versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Spanish Mastiff versus Spinone Italiano     Spanish Mastiff versus Bloodhound     Spanish Mastiff versus Spinone Italiano     Spanish Mastiff versus Hovawart     Spanish Mastiff versus Saluki     Spanish Mastiff versus Pomapoo     Spanish Mastiff versus Borzoi     Spanish Mastiff versus American Eskimo Dog     Spanish Mastiff versus Gordon Setter     Spanish Mastiff versus Patterdale Terrier     Spanish Mastiff versus Goldador     Spanish Mastiff versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Spanish Mastiff versus Australian Shepherd     Spanish Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Spanish Mastiff versus Azawakh     Spanish Mastiff versus Beaglier     

    Conclusion: Chinook versus Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff better suits you and your family.