Alert
Dignified
Responsive
Calm
Friendly

Outright
Energetic
Quick
Gentle
Friendly

Chinooks are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Kerry Beagles are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

Ireland

Husky, North Pole Sled Team Dog

Southern, Celtic Hounds

1900s

16th century

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Black
Gray

Black
Brown
Blue

Chinooks have medium-length coats.

Kerry Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Kerry Beagle can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip
Blood Test
Eyes
Skin Scraping
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Full Physical Examination

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

Kerry Beagles 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.

Kerry Beagle 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.

Kerry Beagles are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Kerry Beagle is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

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

Kerry Beagle dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

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

Chinooks are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Kerry Beagles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic 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 Kerry Beagle, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Chinook requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Kerry Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Chinook should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Kerry Beagle should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-90 pound (25 - 41 kg) Chinook feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Kerry Beagle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Kerry Beagle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Kerry Beagle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Kerry Beagle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Chinooks make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Kerry Beagles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Kerry Beagles are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Kerry Beagles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Kerry Beagles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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