Breed Comparison: Clumber Spaniel Versus Sloughi

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Clumber Spaniel Versus Sloughi: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi.

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 Sloughi.

Clumber Spaniel versus Sloughi: Overview

A very important difference between the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Clumber Spaniel is a medium-sized dog while the Sloughi is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Clumber 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.

On the other hand, the Sloughi 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.

Clumber Spaniel versus Sloughi: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Clumber Spaniel to the Sloughi 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 Sloughi

Factor Clumber Spaniel Sloughi
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 3/5
Height 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 12 years 12 to 16 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
General Health 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 1/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Weight 55 to 85 pounds 40 to 63 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 14.0 years
Average Price $2130 No Data
Price Range $1650 – $2700 No Data
Temperament Score 84.6 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 (PDP1)
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Exam by a veterinarian with Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Cardiology
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination by a board certified ACVO Ophthalmologist- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 138 189

    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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi is 79 out of 125.

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

    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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi

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

  • Clumber Spaniels require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Sloughis are very easy to groom.
  • Clumber Spaniels have low exercise needs. However, Sloughis require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Clumber Spaniels are good for new dog owners. However, Sloughis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Clumber Spaniels can tolerate cold weather. However, Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Clumber Spaniels have a very high tendency to drool. However, Sloughis do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Clumber Spaniels gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Sloughis are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • The Similarities Between the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi

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

  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi are very easy to train.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Clumber Spaniel versus Sloughi

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

    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, Sloughis weigh 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown. Sloughis are 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Clumber Spaniel versus Sloughi

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

    The lifespan of Sloughis is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Sloughis is 14.0 years.

    Sloughis live longer than Clumber Spaniels.

    Temperament of the Sloughi Versus the Clumber Spaniel

    The Sloughi has a better temperament than the Clumber Spaniel.

    This is because the temperament score for the Sloughi is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Clumber Spaniel is 84.6 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 84.6 percent, the Clumber Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Sloughi has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi by measuring the temperaments of 13 Clumber Spaniels and 3 Sloughis.

    The Popularity of Clumber Spaniel versus Popularity of Sloughi

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Clumber Spaniel and the Sloughi over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Clumber Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Sloughi. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Clumber Spaniel is 138 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sloughi is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Clumber Spaniel

    Popularity of Clumber Spaniel

    Popularity of Sloughi

    Popularity of Sloughi

    Year Clumber Spaniel Popularity Rank Sloughi Popularity Rank
    2013 131 no data
    2014 143 no data
    2015 134 no data
    2016 144 185.0
    2017 140 188.0
    2018 143 192.0
    2019 134 191.0
    2020 135 189.0

    Health Problems of Clumber Spaniel versus Health Problems of Sloughi

    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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Clumber Spaniel.

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

    4 health tests are recommended for Clumber Spaniel while 6 tests are recommended for the Sloughi.

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

    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.

    Sloughi Health Problems

    Sloughis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Sloughi 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 Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi 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 Sloughis for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Exam by a veterinarian with Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Cardiology
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination by a board certified ACVO Ophthalmologist- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Sloughis here.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Clumber Spaniel versus Sloughi

    Clumber Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Clumber Spaniels shed more than Sloughis?

    Clumber Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Sloughis shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Clumber Spaniel or the Sloughi

    Clumber Spaniels have a very high tendency to drool.

    Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Clumber Spaniel or the Sloughi?

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

    Sloughis are very easy to groom.

    Does the Clumber Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?

    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.

    Sloughis 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 Sloughis?

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

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

    Can Clumber Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Clumber Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Clumber Spaniel vs. Sloughi

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

    Sloughis 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 Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Sloughis 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 Sloughi?

    Clumber Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Clumber Spaniels good family dogs? What about Sloughis?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Clumber Spaniels and Sloughis?

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

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

    Is the Clumber Spaniel Easier to Train than the Sloughi?

    Clumber Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Sloughis are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Clumber Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Sloughi?

    Clumber Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Clumber Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Sloughis 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 Sloughi vs Cocker Spaniel.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sloughi

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

  • Bracco Italiano (78 percent match with Sloughi). Here is our comparison of the Clumber Spaniel vs Bracco Italiano.
  • Ibizan Hound (79 percent match with Sloughi). Here is our comparison of the Clumber Spaniel vs Ibizan Hound.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Clumber Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Sloughi Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Clumber Spaniel versus Sloughi. 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 Sloughi better suits you and your family.