Breed comparison
Boykin Spaniel vs Chinook
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Chinook3Affection with family4
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs5
3Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness3
4Energy level3
4Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs3
4Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective4
3Barking5
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming3
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Barking: the Chinook scores 5 out of 5, the Boykin Spaniel 3.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, trainability, mental stimulation needs, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Boykin Spaniel if you want an energetic exercise partner, you want a quieter dog. Pick the Chinook if you prefer a calmer dog, you want a more protective watchdog.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.