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

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

Alert
Dignified
Responsive
Calm
Friendly

Agile
Curious
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Faithful
Independent

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

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

United States

Belgium

Husky, North Pole Sled Team Dog

sheepdog

1900s

1600s

Working (AKC:2010)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Non Sporting (AKC:1904)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Black
Gray

Black
Cream
Brown
Blue

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 Schipperke can have a litter of 13-15 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.

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

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip
Blood Test
Eyes
Skin Scraping
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

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

Schipperkes 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.

Schipperke has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Schipperkes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Schipperkes are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

While Schipperke 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 Schipperke, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chinooks usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Schipperkes usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The Schipperke has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
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 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Schipperke feed 0.8 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 Schipperke is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Schipperke is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

Schipperke is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Schipperkes 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.

Schipperkes 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.

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

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

Schipperkes are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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