A Detailed Comparison of the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer.

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Clumber Spaniel Versus Portuguese Pointer: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Clumber Spaniel 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 Clumber Spaniel 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Clumber Spaniel 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 Clumber Spaniel or the Portuguese Pointer.

Clumber Spaniel versus Portuguese Pointer: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer 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.

Clumber Spaniel versus Portuguese Pointer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Clumber Spaniel 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer

Factor Clumber Spaniel Portuguese Pointer
Easy To Groom 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 1/5
Height 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s 20 to 22 inches
Life Span 12 to 12 years 12 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 1/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 55 to 85 pounds 35 to 59 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 13.0 years
Average Price $2130 No Data
Price Range $1650 – $2700 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 (PDP1)
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  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination – recommended testing frequency at ages 1, 4, and 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Clumber Spaniel 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 the Clumber Spaniel is 75 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Portuguese Pointer is 72 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Clumber Spaniel is a better pet than the Portuguese Pointer. So, you should get the Clumber 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 Clumber Spaniel 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 Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer

    Below is a list of where the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer are most different:

  • Clumber Spaniels require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Portuguese Pointers are very easy to groom.
  • Clumber Spaniels do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful. However, Portuguese Pointers do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Clumber Spaniels adapt well to apartment living. However, Portuguese Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Clumber Spaniels are good for new dog owners. However, Portuguese Pointers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Clumber Spaniels 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.

    • The Similarities Between the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer

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

  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer 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 Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer are very easy to train.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Clumber Spaniel versus Portuguese Pointer

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer.

    Clumber Spaniels weigh 55 to 85 pounds when fully grown. Clumber Spaniels are 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s 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.

    Lifespan of Clumber Spaniel versus Portuguese Pointer

    The lifespan of Clumber Spaniels is between 12 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Clumber Spaniels is 12.0 years.

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

    Portuguese Pointers live longer than Clumber Spaniels.

    Health Problems of Clumber Spaniel versus Health Problems of Portuguese Pointer

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Clumber Spaniel is prone to more genetic health problems than the Portuguese Pointer.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Clumber Spaniel than for the Portuguese Pointer.

    4 health tests are recommended for Clumber Spaniel while 3 tests are recommended for the Portuguese Pointer.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Clumber Spaniels and in Portuguese Pointers.

    Clumber Spaniel Health Problems

    Clumber Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Clumber Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Clumber Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Clumber Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Clumber Spaniels for:

  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 (PDP1)

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Clumber Spaniels here.

    Portuguese Pointer Health Problems

    Portuguese Pointers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Portuguese Pointer puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Portuguese Pointer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Portuguese Pointer breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Portuguese Pointers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination – recommended testing frequency at ages 1, 4, and 7
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Portuguese Pointers here.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Clumber Spaniel versus Portuguese Pointer

    Clumber Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Portuguese Pointers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Clumber Spaniels shed more than Portuguese Pointers?

    Clumber Spaniels 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 one drools more, the Clumber Spaniel or the Portuguese Pointer

    Clumber Spaniels have a very high tendency to drool.

    Portuguese Pointers drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Clumber Spaniel or the Portuguese Pointer?

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

    Portuguese Pointers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Clumber Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Portuguese Pointer?

    Clumber 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.

    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.

    Do Clumber Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Portuguese Pointers?

    Clumber Spaniels 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.

    Can Clumber Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Portuguese Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Clumber Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Portuguese Pointers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Clumber Spaniel vs. Portuguese Pointer

    Clumber Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily 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 Clumber Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Portuguese Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Clumber Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

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

    Clumber Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Portuguese Pointers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Clumber Spaniels good family dogs? What about Portuguese Pointers?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Clumber Spaniels and Portuguese Pointers?

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

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

    Is the Clumber Spaniel Easier to Train than the Portuguese Pointer?

    Clumber Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Portuguese Pointers are very easy to train.

    Is the Clumber Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Portuguese Pointer?

    Clumber Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Portuguese Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Clumber Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Clumber Spaniel

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

  • Cocker Spaniel (67 percent match with Clumber Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Portuguese Pointer vs Cocker Spaniel.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Portuguese Pointer

    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 Clumber Spaniel vs American Bulldog.
  • Boxerdoodle (77 percent match with Portuguese Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Clumber Spaniel vs Boxerdoodle.
  • Patterdale Terrier (78 percent match with Portuguese Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Clumber Spaniel vs Patterdale Terrier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Clumber Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Clumber Spaniel versus Catahoula Bulldog     Clumber Spaniel versus Pointer     Clumber Spaniel versus Irish Water Spaniel     Clumber Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Clumber Spaniel versus Siberian Husky     Clumber Spaniel versus Weimaraner     Clumber Spaniel versus Sheepadoodle     Clumber Spaniel versus Chihuahua     Clumber Spaniel versus Brittany     Clumber Spaniel versus Mudi     Clumber Spaniel versus Shiloh Shepherd     Clumber Spaniel versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Clumber Spaniel versus Fila Brasileiro     Clumber Spaniel versus Bearded Collie     Clumber Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Clumber Spaniel versus Mal Shi     Clumber Spaniel versus Yorkipoo     Clumber Spaniel versus Maremma Sheepdog     Clumber Spaniel versus Cockapoo     Clumber Spaniel versus Shichon     Clumber Spaniel versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Clumber Spaniel versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Clumber Spaniel versus Chow Chow     Clumber Spaniel versus Shiba Inu     Clumber Spaniel versus Maremma Sheepdog     

    Portuguese Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Portuguese Pointer versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Portuguese Pointer versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Portuguese Pointer versus Lakeland Terrier     Portuguese Pointer versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Portuguese Pointer versus Schnoodle     Portuguese Pointer versus Saint Bernard     Portuguese Pointer versus Gordon Setter     Portuguese Pointer versus Belgian Sheepdog     Portuguese Pointer versus Sealyham Terrier     Portuguese Pointer versus Bichon Frise     Portuguese Pointer versus Collie     Portuguese Pointer versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Portuguese Pointer versus Kuvasz     Portuguese Pointer versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Portuguese Pointer versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Portuguese Pointer versus Shetland Sheepdog     Portuguese Pointer versus Cocker Spaniel     Portuguese Pointer versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Portuguese Pointer versus American Foxhound     Portuguese Pointer versus Norwegian Buhund     Portuguese Pointer versus Ibizan Hound     Portuguese Pointer versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Portuguese Pointer versus Mudi     Portuguese Pointer versus Peek A Poo     Portuguese Pointer versus Cavapoo     

    Conclusion: Clumber Spaniel 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 Clumber Spaniel and the Portuguese Pointer better suits you and your family.