Differences and Similarities between the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel.

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Carolina Dog versus Field Spaniel

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Carolina Dog Versus Field Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel? 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 Carolina Dog and the Field 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 Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Carolina Dog and the Field 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 Carolina Dog and for the Field Spaniel. 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 Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Carolina Dog or the Field Spaniel

Carolina Dog versus Field Spaniel: Overview

A very important difference between the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Carolina Dog is a medium-sized dog while the Field Spaniel is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Carolina Dog 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 Field 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.

Carolina Dog versus Field Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Carolina Dog to the Field 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.

Factor Carolina Dog Field Spaniel
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Height 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 3/5
Easygoing 4/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 2/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 5/5
Weight 33 to 55 pounds 37 to 45 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
General Health 5/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $500 $4640
Price Range $500 – $500 $2900 – $5000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- recommend testing at 2, 4, 6, and 8 years of age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
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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 Carolina Dog 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 Field 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 a Carolina Dog is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Field Spaniel is 79 out of 125.

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel are most different:

  • Carolina Dogs are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs. However, Field Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Carolina Dogs are not easy to train. However, Field Spaniels are very easy to train.

    • The Similarities Between the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel

    The Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel are most similar:

  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Carolina Dog versus Field Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel.

    Carolina Dogs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Carolina Dogs are 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Field Spaniels weigh 37 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Field Spaniels are 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    Price of Carolina Dog versus Price of Field Spaniel

    The average price of the Carolina Dog puppy is $500. The price of the Carolina Dog typically ranges from $500 – $500. However, the price of a Carolina Dog can be as low as $500 and as high as $500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 6 Carolina Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Field Spaniel puppy is $4640. The price of the Field Spaniel typically ranges from $2900 – $5000. However, the price of a Field Spaniel can be as low as $1800 and as high as $10000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 5 Field Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Field Spaniel is more expensive than the Carolina Dog.

    Carolina Dog Field Spaniel
    Average Price $500 $4640
    Price Range $500 to $500 $2900 to $5000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Carolina Dog and Field Spaniel. For different price points, the charts show how many Carolina Dog puppies or how many Field Spaniel puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Field Spaniels

    A breakdown of the prices of Field Spaniels

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Carolina Dog puppy or the Field Spaniel 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Carolina Dog versus Field Spaniel

    Carolina Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Field Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Do Carolina Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Field Spaniels?

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

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

    Is the Carolina Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Field Spaniel?

    Carolina Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Field Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Carolina Dog or the Field Spaniel?

    Carolina Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Field Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

    Are Carolina Dogs good family dogs? What about Field Spaniels?

    Carolina Dogs are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

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

    Which one drools more, the Carolina Dog or the Field Spaniel

    Carolina Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Field Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Is the Carolina Dog Easier to Train than the Field Spaniel?

    Carolina Dogs are not easy to train.

    Field Spaniels are very easy to train.

    How Kid-friendly are Carolina Dogs and Field Spaniels?

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

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Carolina Dog vs. Field Spaniel

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

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

    Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Field Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Carolina Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Field Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Carolina Dogs can tolerate hot weather.

    Field Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Do Carolina Dogs shed more than Field Spaniels?

    Carolina Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Field Spaniels shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Carolina Dog or the Field Spaniel?

    Carolina Dogs are very easy to groom.

    Field Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Carolina Dog or the Field Spaniel?

    Carolina Dogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Field Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Does the Carolina Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Field Spaniel?

    Carolina Dogs 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.

    Field Spaniels 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.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Carolina Dog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog:

  • Treeing Tennessee Brindle (75 percent match with Carolina Dog). Here is our comparison of the Field Spaniel vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Field Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Field 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 Field Spaniel:

  • German Shorthaired Pointer (83 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Carolina Dog vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • English Springer Spaniel (84 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Carolina Dog vs English Springer Spaniel.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Carolina Dog and how the Field Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Carolina Dog and of the Field Spaniel to other breeds:

    Carolina Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Carolina Dog versus Alaskan Malamute     Carolina Dog versus Kuvasz     Carolina Dog versus English Springer Spaniel     Carolina Dog versus Belgian Malinois     Carolina Dog versus Whippet     Carolina Dog versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Carolina Dog versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Carolina Dog versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Carolina Dog versus Karelian Bear Dog     Carolina Dog versus German Longhaired Pointer     

    Field Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Field Spaniel versus Shetland Sheepdog     Field Spaniel versus Great Pyrenees     Field Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler     Field Spaniel versus Lowchen     Field Spaniel versus Chi-Poo     Field Spaniel versus Toy Poodle     Field Spaniel versus Toy Fox Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Mudi     Field Spaniel versus Great Pyrenees     Field Spaniel versus Akita     

    Conclusion: Carolina Dog versus Field 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 Carolina Dog and the Field Spaniel better suits you and your family.