Differences and Similarities between the Chorkie and the Pyrenean Mastiff.

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Chorkie Versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Introduction

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

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

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 Pyrenean Mastiff.

Chorkie versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Overview

A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Pyrenean Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Pyrenean Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Chorkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Pyrenean Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chorkie to the Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Pyrenean Mastiff

Factor Chorkie Pyrenean Mastiff
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 1/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 13 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 3/5
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 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Height 6 to 9 inches 24 to 31 inches
Weight 8 to 15 pounds 130 to 200 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.5 years
Average Price $990 No Data
Price Range $550 – $1200 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

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 Pyrenean Mastiff. 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 Pyrenean Mastiff is 78 out of 125.

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Pyrenean Mastiff

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

  • Chorkies do not like to be left alone. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs can be left alone for some time without problems.
  • Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs can tolerate cold weather.
  • Chorkies do not have the tendency to drool. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Chorkies adapt well to apartment living. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Chorkies are good for new dog owners. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    • The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Pyrenean Mastiff

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

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

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Pyrenean Mastiff

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

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

    On the other hand, Pyrenean Mastiffs weigh 130 to 200 pounds when fully grown. Pyrenean Mastiffs are 24 to 31 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chorkie versus Pyrenean Mastiff

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

    The lifespan of Pyrenean Mastiffs is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Pyrenean Mastiffs is 11.5 years.

    Chorkies live longer than Pyrenean Mastiffs.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Pyrenean Mastiff

    Chorkies do not like to be left alone.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Do Chorkies shed more than Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Pyrenean Mastiff

    Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    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.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs 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.

    Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Pyrenean Mastiff

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

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

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Chorkies are fairly easy to train.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs 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 Pyrenean Mastiff vs Maltese.
  • Yorkshire Terrier (83 percent match with Chorkie). Here is our comparison of the Pyrenean Mastiff vs Yorkshire Terrier.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pyrenean Mastiff

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

  • Central Asian Shepherd Dog (74 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Central Asian Shepherd Dog.
  • Estrela Mountain Dog (75 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Estrela Mountain Dog.
  • Spanish Mastiff (72 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). 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 Pyrenean Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chorkie and of the Pyrenean Mastiff to other breeds:

    Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chorkie versus Standard Schnauzer     Chorkie versus Spanish Mastiff     Chorkie versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Chorkie versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Chorkie versus Bulldog     Chorkie versus American Water Spaniel     Chorkie versus American Bulldog     Chorkie versus Bordoodle     Chorkie versus Scottish Terrier     Chorkie versus Spanish Mastiff     Chorkie versus Dutch Shepherd     Chorkie versus Havanese     Chorkie versus Ibizan Hound     Chorkie versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Chorkie versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Chorkie versus Pyredoodle     Chorkie versus Carolina Dog     Chorkie versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Chorkie versus Black Russian Terrier     Chorkie versus Goldador     Chorkie versus Toy Fox Terrier     Chorkie versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Chorkie versus American Eskimo Dog     Chorkie versus Spinone Italiano     Chorkie versus Irish Wolfhound     

    Pyrenean Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pyrenean Mastiff versus Great Pyrenees     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Papipoo     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Cairn Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Norwegian Buhund     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Labrador Retriever     Pyrenean Mastiff versus French Spaniel     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Skye Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Kishu Ken     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Australian Cattle Dog     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Bich Poo     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Kishu Ken     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Bedlington Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Boston Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Belgian Sheepdog     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Patterdale Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Pomsky     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Saint Bernard     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Greyhound     Pyrenean Mastiff versus West Highland White Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Maltese     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Karelian Bear Dog     Pyrenean Mastiff versus American Hairless Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Cavapoo     

    Conclusion: Chorkie versus Pyrenean Mastiff. 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 Pyrenean Mastiff better suits you and your family.