Breed Comparison: Bordoodle Versus Scottish Deerhound

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Bordoodle Versus Scottish Deerhound: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound 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 Bordoodle and for the Scottish Deerhound. 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 Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound.

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

Bordoodle versus Scottish Deerhound: Overview

A very important difference between the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bordoodle is a medium-sized dog while the Scottish Deerhound is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Bordoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Scottish Deerhound 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.

Bordoodle versus Scottish Deerhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bordoodle to the Scottish Deerhound 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 Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound

Factor Bordoodle Scottish Deerhound
Life Span 12 to 15 years 8 to 11 years
Height 12 to 22 inches 28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Weight 30 to 60 pounds 75 to 110 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 9.5 years
Average Price $1890 No Data
Price Range $1200 – $2363 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bordoodle 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 Scottish Deerhound. 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 Bordoodle is 92 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Scottish Deerhound is 67 out of 125.

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

    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 Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound

    Below is a list of where the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound are most different:

    • Bordoodles are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Scottish Deerhounds are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Bordoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, Scottish Deerhounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
    • Bordoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Scottish Deerhounds have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Bordoodles do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful. However, Scottish Deerhounds do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Bordoodles adapt well to apartment living. However, Scottish Deerhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Bordoodles are good for new dog owners. However, Scottish Deerhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    The Similarities Between the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound

    The Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound are most similar:

    • Both the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound can tolerate hot weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound are very playful.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Size Comparison of Bordoodle versus Scottish Deerhound

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound.

    Bordoodles weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Bordoodles are 12 to 22 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Scottish Deerhounds weigh 75 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Scottish Deerhounds are 28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bordoodle versus Scottish Deerhound

    The lifespan of Bordoodles is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Bordoodles is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Scottish Deerhounds is between 8 to 11 years. The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhounds is 9.5 years.

    Bordoodles live longer than Scottish Deerhounds.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bordoodle versus Scottish Deerhound

    Bordoodles can be left alone only for a short time.

    Scottish Deerhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bordoodles shed more than Scottish Deerhounds?

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

    Scottish Deerhounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Bordoodle or the Scottish Deerhound

    Bordoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Scottish Deerhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bordoodle or the Scottish Deerhound?

    Bordoodles are very easy to groom.

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

    Does the Bordoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Scottish Deerhound?

    Bordoodles 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.

    Scottish Deerhounds 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 Bordoodles Bark and Howl? What about Scottish Deerhounds?

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

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

    Can Bordoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bordoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Scottish Deerhounds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bordoodle vs. Scottish Deerhound

    Bordoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Can Bordoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bordoodles can tolerate hot weather.

    Scottish Deerhounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bordoodle or the Scottish Deerhound?

    Bordoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Scottish Deerhounds do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Bordoodles good family dogs? What about Scottish Deerhounds?

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

    Scottish Deerhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Bordoodles and Scottish Deerhounds?

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

    Scottish Deerhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bordoodle Easier to Train than the Scottish Deerhound?

    Bordoodles are very easy to train.

    Scottish Deerhounds are not easy to train.

    Is the Bordoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Scottish Deerhound?

    Bordoodles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Scottish Deerhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bordoodle or the Scottish Deerhound?

    Bordoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    Scottish Deerhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bordoodle versus Scottish Deerhound. 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 Bordoodle and the Scottish Deerhound better suits you and your family.