Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chorkie Versus Finnish Spitz: Introduction
- Chorkie versus Finnish Spitz: Overview
- Chorkie versus Finnish Spitz: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz
- The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Finnish Spitz
- Price of Chorkie versus Price of Finnish Spitz
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Finnish Spitz
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Finnish Spitz
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do Chorkies shed more than Finnish Spitzs?
- Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Finnish Spitz?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Finnish Spitz
- How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Finnish Spitzs?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Finnish Spitz?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Finnish Spitz?
- Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Finnish Spitz?
- Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Finnish Spitzs?
- Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Finnish Spitzs?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chorkie versus Finnish Spitz. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chorkie Versus Finnish Spitz: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz? 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz. 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 Finnish Spitz.
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 Finnish Spitz
Chorkie versus Finnish Spitz: Overview
A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chorkie to the Finnish Spitz 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 | Finnish Spitz |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 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 | 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 8 to 15 pounds | 20 to 35 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $990 | $900 |
| Price Range | $550 – $1200 | $600 – $1100 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | No Data |
*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 Finnish Spitz. 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 Finnish Spitz is 77 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chorkie is a better pet than the Finnish Spitz. 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 Finnish Spitz so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz
Below is a list of where the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz
The Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Finnish Spitz
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the Finnish Spitz.
Chorkies weigh 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Chorkies are 6 to 9 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Finnish Spitzs weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Finnish Spitzs are 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Chorkie versus Price of Finnish Spitz
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 Finnish Spitz puppy is $900. The price of the Finnish Spitz typically ranges from $600 – $1100. However, the price of a Finnish Spitz can be as low as $500 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 3 Finnish Spitz puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Chorkie is more expensive than the Finnish Spitz.
| Chorkie | Finnish Spitz | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $990 | $900 |
| Price Range | $550 to $1200 | $600 to $1100 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Chorkie and Finnish Spitz. For different price points, the charts show how many Chorkie puppies or how many Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitzs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chorkie puppy or the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz
Chorkies do not like to be left alone.
Finnish Spitzs do not like to be left alone.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Finnish Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Finnish Spitz
Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Finnish Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Finnish Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Do Chorkies shed more than Finnish Spitzs?
Chorkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Finnish Spitzs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Finnish Spitz?
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.
Finnish Spitzs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Finnish Spitz
Chorkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Finnish Spitzs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Finnish Spitzs?
Chorkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Finnish Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Finnish Spitz?
Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Finnish Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Finnish Spitz?
Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.
Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Finnish Spitz?
Chorkies are fairly easy to train.
Finnish Spitzs are fairly easy to train.
Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Finnish Spitzs?
Chorkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Finnish Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Finnish Spitzs?
Chorkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Finnish Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Finnish Spitz?
Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.
Finnish Spitzs adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the Finnish Spitz?
Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.
Finnish Spitzs 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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chorkie and how the Finnish Spitz compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chorkie and of the Finnish Spitz to other breeds:
Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel Chorkie versus Morkie Chorkie versus Great Dane Chorkie versus Estrela Mountain Dog Chorkie versus Sussex Spaniel Chorkie versus Xoloitzcuintli Chorkie versus Portuguese Water Dog Chorkie versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Chorkie versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Chorkie versus Sealyham Terrier
Finnish Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds
Finnish Spitz versus German Longhaired Pointer Finnish Spitz versus Aussiedoodle Finnish Spitz versus Carolina Dog Finnish Spitz versus Norwich Terrier Finnish Spitz versus Maltese Finnish Spitz versus Afghan Hound Finnish Spitz versus Labradoodle Finnish Spitz versus German Longhaired Pointer Finnish Spitz versus Dalmatian Finnish Spitz versus Komondor
Conclusion: Chorkie versus Finnish Spitz. 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 Finnish Spitz better suits you and your family.