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- French Spaniel Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction
- French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview
- French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- The Similarities Between the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Size (Weight and Height) of French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Price of French Spaniel versus Price of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Health Problems of French Spaniel versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Can French Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which one drools more, the French Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Do French Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Wanderlust Potential: French Spaniel vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Tolerates Being Alone: French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Do French Spaniels shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the French Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Does the French Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Can French Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- How Kid-friendly are French Spaniels and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the French Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Is the French Spaniel Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
- Are French Spaniels good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Spaniel
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
French Spaniel Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the French Spaniel and for the Treeing Walker Coonhound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the French Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview
A very important difference between the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The French Spaniel is a medium-sized dog while the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the French Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Treeing Walker Coonhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the French Spaniel to the Treeing Walker Coonhound based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Factor | French Spaniel | Treeing Walker Coonhound |
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Life Span | 10 to 12 years. | 12 to 13 years |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 1/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
Height | 21 to 24 inches. | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 3/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Weight | 45 to 60 pounds. | 45 to 80 pounds |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 12.5 years |
Average Price | $4250 | $620 |
Price Range | $3875 – $4625 | $300 – $850 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the French Spaniel in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Treeing Walker Coonhound. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a French Spaniel is 85 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Treeing Walker Coonhound is 66 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the French Spaniel is a better pet than the Treeing Walker Coonhound. So, you should get the French Spaniel!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
Below is a list of where the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most different:
The Similarities Between the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound
The French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
French Spaniels weigh 45 to 60 pounds. when fully grown. French Spaniels are 21 to 24 inches. when fully grown.
On the other hand, Treeing Walker Coonhounds weigh 45 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Treeing Walker Coonhounds are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of French Spaniel versus Price of Treeing Walker Coonhound
The average price of the French Spaniel puppy is $4250. The price of the French Spaniel typically ranges from $3875 – $4625. However, the price of a French Spaniel can be as low as $3500 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2 French Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy is $620. The price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound typically ranges from $300 – $850. However, the price of a Treeing Walker Coonhound can be as low as $250 and as high as $1000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 20 Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The French Spaniel is more expensive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
French Spaniel | Treeing Walker Coonhound | |
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Average Price | $4250 | $620 |
Price Range | $3875 to $4625 | $300 to $850 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the French Spaniel and Treeing Walker Coonhound. For different price points, the charts show how many French Spaniel puppies or how many Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of French Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Treeing Walker Coonhounds
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the French Spaniel puppy or the Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Health Problems of French Spaniel versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Treeing Walker Coonhound is prone to more genetic health problems than the French Spaniel.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Treeing Walker Coonhound than for the French Spaniel.
3 health tests are recommended for French Spaniel while 4 tests are recommended for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in French Spaniels and in Treeing Walker Coonhounds.
French Spaniel Health Problems
French Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing French Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a French Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your French Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen French Spaniels for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for French Spaniels here.
Treeing Walker Coonhound Health Problems
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Treeing Walker Coonhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Treeing Walker Coonhounds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Treeing Walker Coonhounds here.
Is the French Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
French Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Can French Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
French Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which one drools more, the French Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound
French Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Do French Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
French Spaniels are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: French Spaniel vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound
French Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Tolerates Being Alone: French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound
French Spaniels can be left alone only for a short time.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.
Do French Spaniels shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
French Spaniels shed moderately.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the French Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
French Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are very easy to groom.
Does the French Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
French Spaniels have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the French Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
French Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Can French Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
French Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.
How Kid-friendly are French Spaniels and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
French Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the French Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
French Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.
Is the French Spaniel Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?
French Spaniels are very easy to train.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not easy to train.
Are French Spaniels good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?
French Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Spaniel
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the French Spaniel that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the French Spaniel:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Treeing Walker Coonhound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Treeing Walker Coonhound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Treeing Walker Coonhound:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the French Spaniel and how the Treeing Walker Coonhound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the French Spaniel and of the Treeing Walker Coonhound to other breeds:
French Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
French Spaniel versus Neapolitan Mastiff French Spaniel versus Brittany French Spaniel versus Saint Bernard French Spaniel versus Karelian Bear Dog French Spaniel versus Yorkshire Terrier French Spaniel versus Saint Bernard French Spaniel versus Labradoodle French Spaniel versus Bedlington Terrier French Spaniel versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon French Spaniel versus Xoloitzcuintli
Treeing Walker Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Briard Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Dogue de Bordeaux Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Puggle Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Portuguese Water Dog Treeing Walker Coonhound versus American Foxhound Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Chinese Crested Treeing Walker Coonhound versus French Spaniel Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Chinook Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Karelian Bear Dog Treeing Walker Coonhound versus English Setter
Conclusion: French Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the French Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you and your family.