Is the Chorkie Better than the Chow Chow as a Pet? Answer…

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Chorkie Versus Chow Chow: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie and the Chow Chow? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chorkie and the Chow Chow 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 Chorkie and the Chow Chow.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie and the Chow Chow 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 Chorkie and for the Chow Chow. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chorkie and the Chow Chow.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chorkie or the Chow Chow

Chorkie versus Chow Chow: Overview

A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Chow Chow is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Chow Chow is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Chorkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Chow Chow 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.

Chorkie versus Chow Chow: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chorkie to the Chow Chow 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.

Factor Chorkie Chow Chow
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 5/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 1/5
General Health 3/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 1/5
Height 6 to 9 inches 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 8 to 15 pounds 40 to 70 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $990 $1750
Price Range $550 – $1200 $1000 – $2500
Temperament Score 71.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
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    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chorkie 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 Chow Chow. 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 a Chorkie is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Chow Chow is 69 out of 125.

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

    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 Chorkie and the Chow Chow so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Chow Chow

    Below is a list of where the Chorkie and the Chow Chow are most different:

  • Chorkies do not like to be left alone. However, Chow Chows can be left alone for some time without problems.
  • Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Chow Chows can tolerate cold weather.
  • Chorkies are not prone to nip and chew at things. However, Chow Chows are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Chorkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Chow Chows are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Chorkies are good for new dog owners. However, Chow Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Chorkies are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone. However, Chow Chows are not very sensitive to their enviroment. They can tolerate noisy environments. They are also not very sensitive to the tone of your voice, firm or gentle.
  • Chorkies are very playful. However, Chow Chows not very playful.

    • The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Chow Chow

    The Chorkie and the Chow Chow are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chorkie and the Chow Chow are most similar:

  • Both the Chorkie and the Chow Chow cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Chow Chow are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Chow Chow do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Chow Chow have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Chow Chow do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Chow Chow

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the Chow Chow.

    Chorkies weigh 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Chorkies are 6 to 9 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Chow Chows weigh 40 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Chow Chows are 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Price of Chorkie versus Price of Chow Chow

    The average price of the Chorkie puppy is $990. The price of the Chorkie typically ranges from $550 – $1200. However, the price of a Chorkie can be as low as $200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 162 Chorkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Chow Chow puppy is $1750. The price of the Chow Chow typically ranges from $1000 – $2500. However, the price of a Chow Chow can be as low as $400 and as high as $4125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 156 Chow Chow puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Chow Chow is more expensive than the Chorkie.

    Chorkie Chow Chow
    Average Price $990 $1750
    Price Range $550 to $1200 $1000 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chorkie and Chow Chow. For different price points, the charts show how many Chorkie puppies or how many Chow Chow puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chow Chows

    A breakdown of the prices of Chow Chows

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chorkie puppy or the Chow Chow puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Chow Chow

    Chorkies do not like to be left alone.

    Chow Chows can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chow Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Chow Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Chow Chow

    Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Chow Chows drool moderately.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chow Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Chow Chows cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Do Chorkies shed more than Chow Chows?

    Chorkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Chow Chows do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chow Chow?

    Chorkies 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.

    Chow Chows 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.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Chow Chow

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Chow Chows?

    Chorkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Chow Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Chow Chow?

    Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Chow Chows do not get along well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Chow Chow?

    Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.

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

    Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Chow Chow?

    Chorkies are fairly easy to train.

    Chow Chows are not easy to train.

    Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Chow Chows?

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

    Chow Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

    Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Chow Chows?

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

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

    Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Chow Chow?

    Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.

    Chow Chows adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the Chow Chow?

    Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.

    Chow Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie

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

  • Maltese (79 percent match with Chorkie). Here is our comparison of the Chow Chow vs Maltese.
  • Yorkshire Terrier (83 percent match with Chorkie). Here is our comparison of the Chow Chow vs Yorkshire Terrier.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chow Chow

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

  • Anatolian Shepherd Dog (61 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog.
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog (65 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
  • Chinese Shar-Pei (63 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Chinese Shar-Pei.
  • Akita Chow (62 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Akita Chow.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chorkie versus Siberian Husky     Chorkie versus Miniature Pinscher     Chorkie versus Field Spaniel     Chorkie versus Maltipoo     Chorkie versus Aussiedoodle     Chorkie versus Welsh Terrier     Chorkie versus Scottish Deerhound     Chorkie versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Chorkie versus Dogo Argentino     Chorkie versus Golden Retriever     

    Chow Chow Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chow Chow versus Sussex Spaniel     Chow Chow versus Golden Retriever     Chow Chow versus Maremma Sheepdog     Chow Chow versus Alaskan Malamute     Chow Chow versus Cairn Terrier     Chow Chow versus Welsh Terrier     Chow Chow versus Australian Shepherd     Chow Chow versus Cockalier     Chow Chow versus Dutch Shepherd     Chow Chow versus Lagotto Romagnolo     

    Conclusion: Chorkie versus Chow Chow. 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 Chorkie and the Chow Chow better suits you and your family.