Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chorkie Versus English Toy Spaniel: Introduction
- Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel: Overview
- Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel
- The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel
- Price of Chorkie versus Price of English Toy Spaniel
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the English Toy Spaniel
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do Chorkies shed more than English Toy Spaniels?
- Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the English Toy Spaniel?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. English Toy Spaniel
- How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and English Toy Spaniels?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the English Toy Spaniel?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the English Toy Spaniel?
- Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the English Toy Spaniel?
- Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about English Toy Spaniels?
- Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about English Toy Spaniels?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Toy Spaniel
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chorkie Versus English Toy Spaniel: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel? 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 English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel. 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 English Toy Spaniel.
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 English Toy Spaniel
Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel: Overview
A very important difference between the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the English Toy Spaniel is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Chorkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the English Toy Spaniel belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chorkie to the English Toy Spaniel 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 | English Toy Spaniel |
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Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 1/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 4/5 |
General Health | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 3/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Height | 6 to 9 inches | 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder |
Weight | 8 to 15 pounds | 8 to 14 pounds |
Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
Average Price | $990 | $2350 |
Price Range | $550 – $1200 | $2250 – $2525 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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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 English Toy Spaniel. 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 English Toy Spaniel is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chorkie is a better pet than the English Toy Spaniel. 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 English Toy Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel
Below is a list of where the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel
The Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the English Toy Spaniel.
Chorkies weigh 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Chorkies are 6 to 9 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, English Toy Spaniels weigh 8 to 14 pounds when fully grown. English Toy Spaniels are 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Chorkie versus Price of English Toy Spaniel
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 English Toy Spaniel puppy is $2350. The price of the English Toy Spaniel typically ranges from $2250 – $2525. However, the price of a English Toy Spaniel can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2550. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 3 English Toy Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The English Toy Spaniel is more expensive than the Chorkie.
Chorkie | English Toy Spaniel | |
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Average Price | $990 | $2350 |
Price Range | $550 to $1200 | $2250 to $2525 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Chorkie and English Toy Spaniel. For different price points, the charts show how many Chorkie puppies or how many English Toy Spaniel puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
![A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/chorkie-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
![A breakdown of the prices of English Toy Spaniels](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/english-toy-spaniel-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of English Toy Spaniels
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chorkie puppy or the English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel
Chorkies do not like to be left alone.
English Toy Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the English Toy Spaniel
Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
English Toy Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Do Chorkies shed more than English Toy Spaniels?
Chorkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
English Toy Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the English Toy Spaniel?
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.
English Toy Spaniels 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. English Toy Spaniel
Chorkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
English Toy Spaniels 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 English Toy Spaniels?
Chorkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the English Toy Spaniel?
Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.
English Toy Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the English Toy Spaniel?
Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.
English Toy Spaniels are very easy to groom.
Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the English Toy Spaniel?
Chorkies are fairly easy to train.
English Toy Spaniels are fairly easy to train.
Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about English Toy Spaniels?
Chorkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
English Toy Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about English Toy Spaniels?
Chorkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
English Toy Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.
Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the English Toy Spaniel?
Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.
English Toy Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the English Toy Spaniel?
Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.
English Toy Spaniels are very good 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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Toy Spaniel
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chorkie and how the English Toy Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chorkie and of the English Toy Spaniel to other breeds:
Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chorkie versus Lakeland Terrier Chorkie versus Welsh Terrier Chorkie versus Shichon Chorkie versus Ibizan Hound Chorkie versus Valley Bulldog Chorkie versus Lhasa Apso Chorkie versus Bedlington Terrier Chorkie versus Pyrenean Mastiff Chorkie versus Cairn Terrier Chorkie versus Silky Terrier
English Toy Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
English Toy Spaniel versus Golden Retriever English Toy Spaniel versus Affenpinscher English Toy Spaniel versus Finnish Spitz English Toy Spaniel versus English Cocker Spaniel English Toy Spaniel versus Schnoodle English Toy Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound English Toy Spaniel versus Catahoula Bulldog English Toy Spaniel versus Kooikerhondje English Toy Spaniel versus Maremma Sheepdog English Toy Spaniel versus Westiepoo
Conclusion: Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel. 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 English Toy Spaniel better suits you and your family.