Unfortunately, the Chinook is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silky Cotons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Alert
Dignified
Responsive
Calm
Friendly

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Inquisitive
Trainable
Vocal

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

Silky Cotons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

Husky, North Pole Sled Team Dog

Silky Terrier and Coton de Tulear

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1900s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Fawn
White
Black
Gray

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable

Wiry

Wavy

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 Silky Coton can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Chinooks are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Silky Cotons are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

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

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes

Hip
Blood Test
Eyes
Skin Scraping
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Blood Tests

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

Silky Cotons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Chinooks need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Silky Cotons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

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 Silky Coton, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Silky Cotons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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 8-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silky Coton feed 1 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 Silky Coton is somewhere $0.70 - $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 Silky Coton 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.

Silky Coton 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.

Silky Cotons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Silky Cotons 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.

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

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

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

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

Silky Cotons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.