Breed Comparison: Black and Tan Coonhound Versus Sussex Spaniel

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Black and Tan Coonhound Versus Sussex Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel 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 Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel 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 Black and Tan Coonhound and for the Sussex Spaniel. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Black and Tan Coonhound or the Sussex Spaniel.

Black and Tan Coonhound versus Sussex Spaniel: Overview

A very important difference between the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Black and Tan Coonhound is a medium-sized dog while the Sussex Spaniel is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Black and Tan 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.

On the other hand, the Sussex 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.

Black and Tan Coonhound versus Sussex Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Black and Tan Coonhound to the Sussex Spaniel 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel

Factor Black and Tan Coonhound Sussex Spaniel
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 5/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 11 to 14 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 5/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Height 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 1 foot, 1 inch to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the sho
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 1/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 75 to 100 pounds 35 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $580 No Data
Price Range $400 – $800 No Data
Temperament Score 100.0 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Black and Tan Coonhound 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 Sussex Spaniel. 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 the Black and Tan Coonhound is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Sussex Spaniel is 100 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Sussex Spaniel is a better pet than the Black and Tan Coonhound. So, you should get the Sussex 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 Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are most different:

    • Black and Tan Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Sussex Spaniels adapt well to apartment living.
    • Black and Tan Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Sussex Spaniels are good for new dog owners.
    • Black and Tan Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Sussex Spaniels have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
    • Black and Tan Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Sussex Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
    • Black and Tan Coonhounds have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy. However, Sussex Spaniels have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
    • Black and Tan Coonhounds do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Sussex Spaniels do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
    • Black and Tan Coonhounds require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise. However, Sussex Spaniels have low exercise needs.

    The Similarities Between the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel

    The Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are most similar:

    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are not prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are not easy to train.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel can tolerate hot weather.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are very easy to groom.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Black and Tan Coonhound versus Sussex Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel.

    Black and Tan Coonhounds weigh 75 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Black and Tan Coonhounds are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Sussex Spaniels weigh 35 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Sussex Spaniels are 1 foot, 1 inch to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the sho when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Black and Tan Coonhound versus Sussex Spaniel

    The lifespan of Black and Tan Coonhounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Black and Tan Coonhounds is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Sussex Spaniels is between 11 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Sussex Spaniels is 12.5 years.

    Sussex Spaniels live longer than Black and Tan Coonhounds.

    Temperament of the Sussex Spaniel Versus the Black and Tan Coonhound

    The Black and Tan Coonhound has the same temperament score as the Sussex Spaniel.

    This is because the temperament score for the Black and Tan Coonhound is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Sussex Spaniel is 100.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Black and Tan Coonhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Sussex Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 15 Black and Tan Coonhounds and 4 Sussex Spaniels.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Black and Tan Coonhound versus Sussex Spaniel

    Black and Tan Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Sussex Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Do Black and Tan Coonhounds shed more than Sussex Spaniels?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Sussex Spaniels shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Black and Tan Coonhound or the Sussex Spaniel

    Black and Tan Coonhounds drool moderately.

    Sussex Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Black and Tan Coonhound or the Sussex Spaniel?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Sussex Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Does the Black and Tan Coonhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sussex Spaniel?

    Black and Tan 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.

    Sussex Spaniels have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Black and Tan Coonhounds Bark and Howl? What about Sussex Spaniels?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Sussex Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Black and Tan Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sussex Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Sussex Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Black and Tan Coonhound vs. Sussex Spaniel

    Black and Tan Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Sussex Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Black and Tan Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sussex Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Sussex Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Black and Tan Coonhound or the Sussex Spaniel?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Sussex Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Black and Tan Coonhounds good family dogs? What about Sussex Spaniels?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Sussex Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Black and Tan Coonhounds and Sussex Spaniels?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Sussex Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Black and Tan Coonhound Easier to Train than the Sussex Spaniel?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds are not easy to train.

    Sussex Spaniels are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Black and Tan Coonhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Sussex Spaniel?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Sussex Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Black and Tan Coonhound or the Sussex Spaniel?

    Black and Tan Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Sussex Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Black and Tan Coonhound versus Sussex Spaniel. 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 Black and Tan Coonhound and the Sussex Spaniel better suits you and your family.