Which is Better Between the Bolognese and the Plott?

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Bolognese Versus Plott: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bolognese and the Plott? 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 Bolognese and the Plott 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 Bolognese and the Plott.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bolognese and the Plott 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 Bolognese and for the Plott. 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 Bolognese and the Plott.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bolognese or the Plott.

Bolognese versus Plott: Overview

A very important difference between the Bolognese and the Plott is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bolognese is a tiny-sized dog while the Plott is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Bolognese belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Plott 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.

Bolognese versus Plott: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bolognese to the Plott 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 Bolognese and the Plott

Factor Bolognese Plott
Does NOT Shed 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 1/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
General Health 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
Weight 8 to 14 pounds 40 to 75 pounds
Height 9 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.0 years
Average Price $2030 $620
Price Range $1888 – $2162 $495 – $700
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bolognese 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 Plott. 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 Bolognese is 85 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Plott is 74 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Bolognese is a better pet than the Plott. So, you should get the Bolognese!

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 Bolognese and the Plott so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bolognese and the Plott

Below is a list of where the Bolognese and the Plott are most different:

  • Bologneses require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Plotts are very easy to groom.
  • Bologneses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Bologneses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Plotts are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Bologneses adapt well to apartment living. However, Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.

The Similarities Between the Bolognese and the Plott

The Bolognese and the Plott are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bolognese and the Plott are most similar:

  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott are very easy to train.
  • Both the Bolognese and the Plott have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

Size Comparison of Bolognese versus Plott

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bolognese and the Plott.

Bologneses weigh 8 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Bologneses are 9 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

On the other hand, Plotts weigh 40 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Plotts are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

Lifespan of Bolognese versus Plott

The lifespan of Bologneses is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Bologneses is 13.0 years.

The lifespan of Plotts is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Plotts is 13.0 years.

Price of Bolognese versus Price of Plott

The average price of the Bolognese puppy is $2030. The price of the Bolognese typically ranges from $1888 – $2162. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2 Bolognese puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The average price of the Plott puppy is $620. The price of the Plott typically ranges from $495 – $700. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 12 Plott puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The Bolognese is more expensive than the Plott.

The charts below show the price distribution for the Bolognese and Plott. For different price points, the charts show how many Bolognese puppies or how many Plott puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

A breakdown of the prices of Bologneses. The typical price range is shaded Green.

A breakdown of the prices of Bologneses. The typical price range is shaded Green.

A breakdown of the prices of Plotts

A breakdown of the prices of Plotts

Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Bolognese puppy or the Plott 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

Tolerates Being Alone: Bolognese versus Plott

Bologneses do not like to be left alone.

Plotts do not like to be left alone.

Do Bologneses shed more than Plotts?

Bologneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

Plotts do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

Which one drools more, the Bolognese or the Plott

Bologneses do have a very low tendency to drool.

Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Bolognese or the Plott?

Bologneses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

Plotts are very easy to groom.

Does the Bolognese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Plott?

Bologneses 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.

Plotts 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.

Do Bologneses Bark and Howl? What about Plotts?

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

Plotts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

Can Bologneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather?

Bologneses cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Wanderlust Potential: Bolognese vs. Plott

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

Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

Can Bologneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather?

Bologneses can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

Plotts can tolerate hot weather.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bolognese or the Plott?

Bologneses get along very well with other dogs.

Plotts get along very well with other dogs.

Are Bologneses good family dogs? What about Plotts?

Bologneses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Plotts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

How Kid-friendly are Bologneses and Plotts?

Bologneses get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Plotts get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

Is the Bolognese Easier to Train than the Plott?

Bologneses are very easy to train.

Plotts are very easy to train.

Is the Bolognese Better for Apartment Owners than the Plott?

Bologneses adapt very well to apartment living.

Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bolognese or the Plott?

Bologneses are OK for new dog owners.

Plotts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Conclusion: Bolognese versus Plott. 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 Bolognese and the Plott better suits you and your family.