Chinook vs American Alsatian
Compare the Chinook to the American Alsatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinooks and American Alsatians.
Chinook
American Alsatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinook
American Alsatian
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1917 AD
1988 AD
Chinook
American Alsatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinook
American Alsatian
Chinook
American Alsatian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinook
American Alsatian
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Chinook
American Alsatian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Low
Low
Chinook
American Alsatian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chinook
American Alsatian
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinook
American Alsatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinook
American Alsatian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Chinook
American Alsatian
Chinook
American Alsatian
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Chinook
American Alsatian
