A Detailed Comparison of the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever.

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Chorkie Versus Curly-Coated Retriever: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever? 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 Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever. 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 Curly-Coated Retriever.

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 Curly-Coated Retriever

Chorkie versus Curly-Coated Retriever: Overview

A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog.

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

On the other hand, the Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Chorkie versus Curly-Coated Retriever: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chorkie to the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 9 to 12 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Height 6 to 9 inches 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the
Weight 8 to 15 pounds 65 to 100 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 10.5 years
Average Price $990 No Data
Price Range $550 – $1200 No Data
Temperament Score 91.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia
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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 Curly-Coated Retriever. 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 Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125.

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Below is a list of where the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever are most different:

  • Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate cold weather.
  • Chorkies are not prone to nip and chew at things. However, Curly-Coated Retrievers are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Chorkies have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Chorkies adapt well to apartment living. However, Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever

    The Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever are most similar:

  • Both the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Curly-Coated Retriever

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the Curly-Coated Retriever.

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

    On the other hand, Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Curly-Coated Retriever

    Chorkies do not like to be left alone.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Do Chorkies shed more than Curly-Coated Retrievers?

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

    Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

    Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    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.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Curly-Coated Retriever

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

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Curly-Coated Retrievers?

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

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.

    Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Chorkies are fairly easy to train.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Curly-Coated Retrievers?

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

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Curly-Coated Retrievers?

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

    Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the Curly-Coated Retriever?

    Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK 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 Curly-Coated Retriever vs Maltese.
  • Yorkshire Terrier (83 percent match with Chorkie). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Yorkshire Terrier.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever:

  • Airedale Terrier (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Airedale Terrier.
  • English Springer Spaniel (79 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Irish Setter (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Irish Setter.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chorkie versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Chorkie versus Dogo Argentino     Chorkie versus Irish Setter     Chorkie versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Chorkie versus Papillon     Chorkie versus Siberian Husky     Chorkie versus Borzoi     Chorkie versus Pomapoo     Chorkie versus Irish Terrier     Chorkie versus Australian Cattle Dog     

    Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Curly-Coated Retriever versus Sussex Spaniel     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Sealyham Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Basenji     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Lhasa Apso     Curly-Coated Retriever versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Collie     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Chinese Crested     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken     

    Conclusion: Chorkie versus Curly-Coated Retriever. 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 Curly-Coated Retriever better suits you and your family.