Breed Comparison: Carolina Dog Versus Portuguese Pointer

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Carolina Dog Versus Portuguese Pointer: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Carolina Dog and the Portuguese Pointer 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 Portuguese Pointer. 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 Portuguese Pointer.

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 Portuguese Pointer

Carolina Dog versus Portuguese Pointer: Overview

Both the Carolina Dog and the Portuguese Pointer are similar in size. The Carolina Dog and the Portuguese Pointer are both medium-sized dogs.

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 Portuguese Pointer 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 Portuguese Pointer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Carolina Dog to the Portuguese Pointer 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 Portuguese Pointer
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 14 years
Height 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder 20 to 22 inches
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 1/5
Easygoing 4/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Weight 33 to 55 pounds 35 to 59 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 2/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 1/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.0 years
Average Price $500 No Data
Price Range $500 – $500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination – recommended testing frequency at ages 1, 4, and 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org

    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 Portuguese Pointer. 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 Portuguese Pointer is 72 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Carolina Dog is a better pet than the Portuguese Pointer. So, you should get the Carolina Dog!

    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 Portuguese Pointer 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 Portuguese Pointer

    Below is a list of where the Carolina Dog and the Portuguese Pointer are most different:

  • Carolina Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Portuguese Pointers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Carolina Dogs get along well with other dogs. However, Portuguese Pointers do not get along well with other dogs.

    • The Similarities Between the Carolina Dog and the Portuguese Pointer

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

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

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Carolina Dog versus Portuguese Pointer

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Carolina Dog and the Portuguese Pointer.

    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, Portuguese Pointers weigh 35 to 59 pounds when fully grown. Portuguese Pointers are 20 to 22 inches when fully grown.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Carolina Dog versus Portuguese Pointer

    Carolina Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Portuguese Pointers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Carolina Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Portuguese Pointers?

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

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

    Is the Carolina Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Portuguese Pointer?

    Carolina Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Portuguese Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Carolina Dog or the Portuguese Pointer?

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

    Portuguese Pointers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Are Carolina Dogs good family dogs? What about Portuguese Pointers?

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

    Portuguese Pointers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which one drools more, the Carolina Dog or the Portuguese Pointer

    Carolina Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Portuguese Pointers drool moderately.

    Is the Carolina Dog Easier to Train than the Portuguese Pointer?

    Carolina Dogs are not easy to train.

    Portuguese Pointers are very easy to train.

    How Kid-friendly are Carolina Dogs and Portuguese Pointers?

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

    Portuguese Pointers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Wanderlust Potential: Carolina Dog vs. Portuguese Pointer

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

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

    Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Portuguese Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Carolina Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Portuguese Pointers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Portuguese Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Carolina Dogs can tolerate hot weather.

    Portuguese Pointers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Do Carolina Dogs shed more than Portuguese Pointers?

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

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Carolina Dog or the Portuguese Pointer?

    Carolina Dogs are very easy to groom.

    Portuguese Pointers are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Carolina Dog or the Portuguese Pointer?

    Carolina Dogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Portuguese Pointers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Does the Carolina Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Portuguese Pointer?

    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.

    Portuguese Pointers 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 Portuguese Pointer 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 Portuguese Pointer:

  • American Bulldog (79 percent match with Portuguese Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Carolina Dog vs American Bulldog.
  • Patterdale Terrier (78 percent match with Portuguese Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Carolina Dog vs Patterdale Terrier.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Portuguese Pointer

    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 Portuguese Pointer vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Carolina Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Carolina Dog versus Boston Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Carolina Dog versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Carolina Dog versus Akbash     Carolina Dog versus Tibetan Spaniel     Carolina Dog versus Bernedoodle     Carolina Dog versus Japanese Chin     Carolina Dog versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Shih Tzu     Carolina Dog versus Labradoodle     

    Portuguese Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Portuguese Pointer versus Australian Terrier     Portuguese Pointer versus Canaan Dog     Portuguese Pointer versus Chihuahua     Portuguese Pointer versus English Toy Spaniel     Portuguese Pointer versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Portuguese Pointer versus Bedlington Terrier     Portuguese Pointer versus Miniature Schnauzer     Portuguese Pointer versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Portuguese Pointer versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Portuguese Pointer versus Border Collie     

    Conclusion: Carolina Dog versus Portuguese Pointer. 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 Portuguese Pointer better suits you and your family.