A Detailed Comparison of the Chorkie and the Hovawart.

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Chorkie Versus Hovawart: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie and the Hovawart 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 Hovawart. 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 Hovawart.

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 Hovawart

Chorkie versus Hovawart: Overview

A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Hovawart is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Hovawart 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 Hovawart belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Chorkie versus Hovawart: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chorkie to the Hovawart 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 Hovawart
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 14 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Height 6 to 9 inches 23 to 29 inches
Weight 8 to 15 pounds 55 to 110 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.0 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 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 Hovawart. 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 Hovawart is 78 out of 125.

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Hovawart

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

  • Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Hovawarts can tolerate cold weather.
  • Chorkies adapt well to apartment living. However, Hovawarts do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Chorkies are good for new dog owners. However, Hovawarts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    • The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Hovawart

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

  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Hovawart are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Hovawart

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

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

    On the other hand, Hovawarts weigh 55 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Hovawarts are 23 to 29 inches when fully grown.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Hovawart

    Chorkies do not like to be left alone.

    Hovawarts do not like to be left alone.

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

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

    Hovawarts can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Hovawart

    Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Hovawarts do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Hovawarts Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Hovawarts can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Do Chorkies shed more than Hovawarts?

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

    Hovawarts shed moderately.

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

    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.

    Hovawarts 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.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Hovawart

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

    Hovawarts 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 Hovawarts?

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

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

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

    Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Hovawarts do not get along well with other dogs.

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

    Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.

    Hovawarts are very easy to groom.

    Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Hovawart?

    Chorkies are fairly easy to train.

    Hovawarts are not easy to train.

    Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Hovawarts?

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

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

    Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Hovawarts?

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

    Hovawarts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Hovawart?

    Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.

    Hovawarts do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Hovawart

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

  • Catahoula Leopard Dog (78 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Catahoula Leopard Dog.
  • Spanish Mastiff (81 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Spanish Mastiff.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chorkie versus Shiba Inu     Chorkie versus Coton de Tulear     Chorkie versus Catahoula Bulldog     Chorkie versus Berger Picard     Chorkie versus Bulldog     Chorkie versus American Bulldog     Chorkie versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Chorkie versus Bluetick Coonhound     Chorkie versus Dutch Shepherd     Chorkie versus Barbet     

    Hovawart Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Hovawart versus Pyredoodle     Hovawart versus Scottish Deerhound     Hovawart versus American Eskimo Dog     Hovawart versus Plott     Hovawart versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Hovawart versus Cocker Spaniel     Hovawart versus Briard     Hovawart versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Hovawart versus Spanish Mastiff     Hovawart versus Saluki     

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