Is the Dogo Argentino Better than the Sussex Spaniel as a Pet? Answer…

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Dogo Argentino Versus Sussex Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex 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 Dogo Argentino and the Sussex 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 Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex 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 Dogo Argentino and for the Sussex 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 Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel.

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

Dogo Argentino versus Sussex Spaniel: Overview

A very important difference between the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dogo Argentino is a large-sized dog while the Sussex Spaniel is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel 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.

Dogo Argentino versus Sussex Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dogo Argentino to the Sussex 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 Dogo Argentino Sussex Spaniel
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 1/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Height 23 to 27 inches 1 foot, 1 inch to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the sho
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 5/5
Weight 80 to 100 pounds 35 to 45 pounds
Life Span 9 to 15 years 11 to 14 years
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $2510 No Data
Price Range $1500 – $2500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data
    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 93 171

    *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 Dogo Argentino 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 Sussex 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 Dogo Argentino is 67 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Sussex Spaniel is 100 out of 125.

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel are most different:

  • Dogo Argentinos do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Sussex Spaniels adapt well to apartment living.
  • Dogo Argentinos are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Sussex Spaniels are good for new dog owners.
  • Dogo Argentinos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Sussex Spaniels can tolerate cold weather.
  • Dogo Argentinos do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Sussex Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Dogo Argentinos do not get along well with other dogs. However, Sussex Spaniels get along well with other dogs.
  • Dogo Argentinos are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Sussex Spaniels are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Dogo Argentinos are not prone to gaining weight easily. However, Sussex Spaniels gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Dogo Argentinos have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Sussex Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Dogo Argentinos do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Sussex Spaniels do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Dogo Argentinos have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Sussex Spaniels have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.

    • The Similarities Between the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel

    The Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel are most similar:

  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel are not easy to train.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel are very easy to groom.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Dogo Argentino versus Sussex Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel.

    Dogo Argentinos weigh 80 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Dogo Argentinos are 23 to 27 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Sussex Spaniels weigh 35 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Sussex Spaniels are 1 foot, 1 inch to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the sho when fully grown.

    The Popularity of Dogo Argentino versus Popularity of Sussex Spaniel

    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 Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Dogo Argentino is more popular with dog owners than the Sussex Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Dogo Argentino is 93 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sussex Spaniel is 171 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Dogo Argentino

    Popularity of Dogo Argentino

    Popularity of Sussex Spaniel

    Popularity of Sussex Spaniel

    Year Dogo Argentino Popularity Rank Sussex Spaniel Popularity Rank
    2020 93.0 172
    2013 no data 162
    2014 no data 175
    2015 no data 173
    2016 no data 172
    2017 no data 161
    2018 no data 180
    2019 no data 176

    Is the Dogo Argentino Better for Apartment Owners than the Sussex Spaniel?

    Dogo Argentinos do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Sussex Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dogo Argentino or the Sussex Spaniel?

    Dogo Argentinos are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Sussex Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Do Dogo Argentinos shed more than Sussex Spaniels?

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

    Sussex Spaniels shed moderately.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dogo Argentino versus Sussex Spaniel

    Dogo Argentinos do not like to be left alone.

    Sussex Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Can Dogo Argentinos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sussex Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Dogo Argentinos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Sussex Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    How Kid-friendly are Dogo Argentinos and Sussex Spaniels?

    Dogo Argentinos do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogo Argentino or the Sussex Spaniel?

    Dogo Argentinos do not get along well with other dogs.

    Sussex Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Dogo Argentino Easier to Train than the Sussex Spaniel?

    Dogo Argentinos are not easy to train.

    Sussex Spaniels are fairly easy to train.

    Do Dogo Argentinos Bark and Howl? What about Sussex Spaniels?

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

    Sussex Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Which one drools more, the Dogo Argentino or the Sussex Spaniel

    Dogo Argentinos drool moderately.

    Sussex Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Can Dogo Argentinos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sussex Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Dogo Argentinos can tolerate hot weather.

    Sussex Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Are Dogo Argentinos good family dogs? What about Sussex Spaniels?

    Dogo Argentinos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogo Argentino or the Sussex Spaniel?

    Dogo Argentinos are very easy to groom.

    Sussex Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Wanderlust Potential: Dogo Argentino vs. Sussex Spaniel

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

    Sussex Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Does the Dogo Argentino Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sussex Spaniel?

    Dogo Argentinos 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.

    Sussex Spaniels 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.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogo Argentino

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

  • American Bulldog (78 percent match with Dogo Argentino). Here is our comparison of the Sussex Spaniel vs American Bulldog.
  • Fila Brasileiro (80 percent match with Dogo Argentino). Here is our comparison of the Sussex Spaniel vs Fila Brasileiro.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sussex Spaniel

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

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (71 percent match with Sussex Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Dogo Argentino vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Coton de Tulear (70 percent match with Sussex Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Dogo Argentino vs Coton de Tulear.
  • Keeshond (71 percent match with Sussex Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Dogo Argentino vs Keeshond.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Dogo Argentino Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Dogo Argentino versus Coton de Tulear     Dogo Argentino versus Bluetick Coonhound     Dogo Argentino versus Weimaraner     Dogo Argentino versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Dogo Argentino versus Karelian Bear Dog     Dogo Argentino versus English Cocker Spaniel     Dogo Argentino versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Dogo Argentino versus Scottish Terrier     Dogo Argentino versus Norwegian Lundehund     Dogo Argentino versus Miniature Pinscher     

    Sussex Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Sussex Spaniel versus English Springer Spaniel     Sussex Spaniel versus Australian Terrier     Sussex Spaniel versus Westiepoo     Sussex Spaniel versus Mudi     Sussex Spaniel versus Maremma Sheepdog     Sussex Spaniel versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Sussex Spaniel versus Akita     Sussex Spaniel versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Sussex Spaniel versus Harrier     Sussex Spaniel versus Chinese Crested     

    Conclusion: Dogo Argentino versus Sussex 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 Dogo Argentino and the Sussex Spaniel better suits you and your family.