Chinook has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Golden Retriever tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Alert
Dignified
Responsive
Calm
Friendly

Confident
Intelligent
Reliable
Friendly
Kind
Trustworthy

Chinooks make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Golden Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Husky, North Pole Sled Team Dog

Retriever

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1900s

1800s

Working (AKC:2010)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1925)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Black
Gray

Fawn
Cream

Chinooks have medium-length coats.

Golden Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A Chinook can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Golden Retriever can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Chinook breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Golden Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataract
Hip Dysplasia

Excessive Shyness
Eye Abnormalities
Hip Dysplasia
Hormonal Skin Problems
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Seizures And Spondylosis

Entropion
Trichiasis
Cardiomyopathy
Vwd
Allergies
Pyotraumaticdermatitis
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Bleeding Disorder

Hip
Blood Test
Eyes
Skin Scraping
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Dna Test For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Chinooks are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Golden Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chinook has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Golden Retriever has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Chinooks have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Golden Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chinook minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Golden Retriever drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Chinooks bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Golden Retriever dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Chinook dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

While Golden Retriever dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinook, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Chinook is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Retriever is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chinook is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Retriever is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Chinook has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Golden Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Golden Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Chinooks are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Golden Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Chinooks are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Golden Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Chinooks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Golden Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Chinooks are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Chinooks are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Golden Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Chinooks are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Golden Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.