Which is Better between the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer? A Very Detailed Review.

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Chorkie Versus German Longhaired Pointer: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer? 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 German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer. 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 German Longhaired Pointer.

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 German Longhaired Pointer

Chorkie versus German Longhaired Pointer: Overview

A very important difference between the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chorkie to the German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 11 to 14 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
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 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Height 6 to 9 inches 23 to 28 inches
Weight 8 to 15 pounds 60 to 71 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Average Price $990 No Data
Price Range $550 – $1200 No Data
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

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 German Longhaired Pointer. 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 German Longhaired Pointer is 78 out of 125.

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer

Below is a list of where the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer are most different:

  • Chorkies adapt well to apartment living. However, German Longhaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Chorkies are good for new dog owners. However, German Longhaired Pointers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    • The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer

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

  • Both the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus German Longhaired Pointer

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the German Longhaired Pointer.

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

    On the other hand, German Longhaired Pointers weigh 60 to 71 pounds when fully grown. German Longhaired Pointers are 23 to 28 inches when fully grown.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus German Longhaired Pointer

    Chorkies do not like to be left alone.

    German Longhaired Pointers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can German Longhaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    German Longhaired Pointers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the German Longhaired Pointer

    Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    German Longhaired Pointers drool moderately.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can German Longhaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    German Longhaired Pointers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Do Chorkies shed more than German Longhaired Pointers?

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

    German Longhaired Pointers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the German Longhaired Pointer?

    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.

    German Longhaired Pointers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. German Longhaired Pointer

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

    German Longhaired Pointers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and German Longhaired Pointers?

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

    German Longhaired Pointers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the German Longhaired Pointer?

    Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    German Longhaired Pointers get along very well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the German Longhaired Pointer?

    Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.

    German Longhaired Pointers are very easy to groom.

    Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the German Longhaired Pointer?

    Chorkies are fairly easy to train.

    German Longhaired Pointers are very easy to train.

    Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about German Longhaired Pointers?

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

    German Longhaired Pointers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about German Longhaired Pointers?

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

    German Longhaired Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the German Longhaired Pointer?

    Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.

    German Longhaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the German Longhaired Pointer?

    Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.

    German Longhaired Pointers 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 German Longhaired Pointer 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 German Longhaired Pointer:

  • Aussiedoodle (78 percent match with German Longhaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Aussiedoodle.
  • Black Mouth Cur (77 percent match with German Longhaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Black Mouth Cur.
  • Boxerdoodle (77 percent match with German Longhaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Boxerdoodle.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Longhaired Pointer

    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 German Longhaired Pointer vs Maltese.
  • Yorkshire Terrier (83 percent match with Chorkie). Here is our comparison of the German Longhaired Pointer vs Yorkshire Terrier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chorkie versus Dutch Shepherd     Chorkie versus Carolina Dog     Chorkie versus Border Collie     Chorkie versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Chorkie versus Maltipoo     Chorkie versus Giant Schnauzer     Chorkie versus French Spaniel     Chorkie versus Bracco Italiano     Chorkie versus Shichon     Chorkie versus English Toy Spaniel     

    German Longhaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    German Longhaired Pointer versus German Shepherd Dog     German Longhaired Pointer versus Belgian Sheepdog     German Longhaired Pointer versus Tibetan Mastiff     German Longhaired Pointer versus Norfolk Terrier     German Longhaired Pointer versus Boxer     German Longhaired Pointer versus Shetland Sheepdog     German Longhaired Pointer versus Norwegian Lundehund     German Longhaired Pointer versus Redbone Coonhound     German Longhaired Pointer versus Golden Cocker Retriever     German Longhaired Pointer versus Field Spaniel     

    Conclusion: Chorkie versus German Longhaired Pointer. 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 German Longhaired Pointer better suits you and your family.