A Detailed Comparison of the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje.

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Chorkie Versus Kooikerhondje: Introduction

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

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

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 Kooikerhondje

Chorkie versus Kooikerhondje: Overview

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

The table below compares the Chorkie to the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje
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 12 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 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 1/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Height 6 to 9 inches 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 8 to 15 pounds 20 to 25 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.0 years
Average Price $990 No Data
Price Range $550 – $1200 No Data
Temperament Score
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 Kooikerhondje. 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 Kooikerhondje is 70 out of 125.

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje

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

  • Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Kooikerhondjes can tolerate cold weather.

    • The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje

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

  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje 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.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kooikerhondje are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Kooikerhondje

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

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

    On the other hand, Kooikerhondjes weigh 20 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Kooikerhondjes are 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Kooikerhondje

    Chorkies do not like to be left alone.

    Kooikerhondjes do not like to be left alone.

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

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

    Kooikerhondjes can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Kooikerhondje

    Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Kooikerhondjes do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kooikerhondjes Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

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

    Do Chorkies shed more than Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes shed moderately.

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

    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.

    Kooikerhondjes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Kooikerhondje

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

    Kooikerhondjes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

    Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with other dogs.

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

    Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.

    Kooikerhondjes require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Kooikerhondje?

    Chorkies are fairly easy to train.

    Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train.

    Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

    Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes bark and howl, but not very much.

    Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Kooikerhondje?

    Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.

    Kooikerhondjes adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kooikerhondje

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

  • Lakeland Terrier (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Lhasapoo (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Lhasapoo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chorkie versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Chorkie versus Shetland Sheepdog     Chorkie versus Chow Chow     Chorkie versus Azawakh     Chorkie versus Norwegian Lundehund     Chorkie versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Chorkie versus American Hairless Terrier     Chorkie versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Chorkie versus Sheepadoodle     Chorkie versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     

    Kooikerhondje Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Kooikerhondje versus Great Pyrenees     Kooikerhondje versus Afador     Kooikerhondje versus Papipoo     Kooikerhondje versus Chihuahua     Kooikerhondje versus Komondor     Kooikerhondje versus Saluki     Kooikerhondje versus Portuguese Water Dog     Kooikerhondje versus Lhasa Apso     Kooikerhondje versus Keeshond     Kooikerhondje versus Westiepoo     

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