Chorkie versus Harrier. Final Verdict on Which one is a Better Pet.

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Chorkie Versus Harrier: Introduction

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

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

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 Harrier.

Chorkie versus Harrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Harrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Harrier 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 Harrier belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Chorkie versus Harrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chorkie to the Harrier 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chorkie and the Harrier

Factor Chorkie Harrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
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 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Height 6 to 9 inches 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 8 to 15 pounds 45 to 60 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $990 No Data
Price Range $550 – $1200 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    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 Harrier. 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 the Chorkie is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Harrier is 81 out of 125.

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

    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 Harrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Harrier

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

  • Chorkies are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Harriers are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Chorkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Harriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Chorkies adapt well to apartment living. However, Harriers do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • 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, Harriers 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.

    • The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Harrier

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

  • Both the Chorkie and the Harrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Harrier do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Harrier are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Harrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Harrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Harrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Harrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Harrier are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Harrier

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

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

    On the other hand, Harriers weigh 45 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Harriers are 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chorkie versus Harrier

    The lifespan of Chorkies is between 12 to 15 years . The average lifespan of Chorkies is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Harriers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Harriers is 11.0 years.

    Chorkies live longer than Harriers.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Harrier

    Chorkies do not like to be left alone.

    Harriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Chorkies shed more than Harriers?

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

    Harriers shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Harrier

    Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Harriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.

    Harriers are very easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Harriers 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.

    Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Harriers?

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

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

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Harriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Harriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Harrier

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

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

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Harriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Harriers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Harriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Harriers?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Harriers?

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

    Harriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Harrier?

    Chorkies are fairly easy to train.

    Harriers are not easy to train.

    Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Harrier?

    Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.

    Harriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Harrier

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

  • American Foxhound (82 percent match with Harrier). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs American Foxhound.
  • Black and Tan Coonhound (75 percent match with Harrier). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Black and Tan Coonhound.
  • Black Mouth Cur (75 percent match with Harrier). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Black Mouth Cur.
  • Bluetick Coonhound (75 percent match with Harrier). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Bluetick Coonhound.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chorkie versus Brittany     Chorkie versus Beagle     Chorkie versus Cesky Terrier     Chorkie versus Berger Picard     Chorkie versus Mastiff     Chorkie versus Miniature Schnauzer     Chorkie versus Border Collie     Chorkie versus Dogo Argentino     Chorkie versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Chorkie versus English Cocker Spaniel     Chorkie versus Lowchen     Chorkie versus Toy Fox Terrier     Chorkie versus Miniature Schnauzer     Chorkie versus Bullmastiff     Chorkie versus Akita Chow     Chorkie versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Chorkie versus Australian Shepherd     Chorkie versus Bordoodle     Chorkie versus Kishu Ken     Chorkie versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Chorkie versus Giant Schnauzer     Chorkie versus Golden Retriever     Chorkie versus Dachshund     Chorkie versus Brussels Griffon     Chorkie versus Akbash     

    Harrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Harrier versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Harrier versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Harrier versus Korean Jindo Dog     Harrier versus Whippet     Harrier versus Goldador     Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund     Harrier versus Sheepadoodle     Harrier versus Leonberger     Harrier versus Cockalier     Harrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Harrier versus Pomapoo     Harrier versus Berger Picard     Harrier versus Barbet     Harrier versus Shih Tzu     Harrier versus American Bulldog     Harrier versus Spinone Italiano     Harrier versus Kai Ken     Harrier versus Finnish Spitz     Harrier versus Shiranian     Harrier versus Norfolk Terrier     Harrier versus Irish Setter     Harrier versus Doberman Pinscher     Harrier versus Cane Corso     Harrier versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Harrier versus Airedale Terrier     

    Conclusion: Chorkie versus Harrier. 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 Harrier better suits you and your family.