Chinook vs Pointer
Compare the Chinook to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinooks and Pointers.
Chinook
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinook
Pointer
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1917 AD
1650 AD
Chinook
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinook
Pointer
Chinook
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinook
Pointer
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Chinook
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Chinook
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Chinook
Pointer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinook
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinook
Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chinook
Pointer
Chinook
Pointer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Chinook
Pointer
