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- Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Plott: Introduction
- Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott: Overview
- Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott
- The Similarities Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott
- Size (Weight and Height) of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott
- Price of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Price of Plott
- Adopting the Dogue de Bordeaux versus Adopting the Plott
- The Popularity of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Popularity of Plott
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Plott?
- Wanderlust Potential: Dogue de Bordeaux vs. Plott
- Tolerates Being Alone: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott
- Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Easier to Train than the Plott?
- Do Dogue de Bordeauxs Bark and Howl? What about Plotts?
- Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Do Dogue de Bordeauxs shed more than Plotts?
- Does the Dogue de Bordeaux Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Plott?
- Are Dogue de Bordeauxs good family dogs? What about Plotts?
- How Kid-friendly are Dogue de Bordeauxs and Plotts?
- Which one drools more, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Plott
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Plott?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott. Which One is a Better Pet?
Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Plott: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott? 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and for the Plott. 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Plott
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott: Overview
A very important difference between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large-sized dog while the Plott is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Dogue de Bordeaux belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Plott 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.
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Dogue de Bordeaux to the Plott 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 | Dogue de Bordeaux | Plott |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Life Span | 8 to 12 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Weight | Starts at 100 pounds | 40 to 75 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 10.0 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $2270 | $600 |
| Price Range | $1800 – $2500 | $480 – $700 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 65 | 161 |
*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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Plott. 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 Dogue de Bordeaux is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Plott is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Plott is a better pet than the Dogue de Bordeaux. So, you should get the Plott!
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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott
Below is a list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott are most different:
The Similarities Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott
The Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott.
Dogue de Bordeauxs weigh Starts at 100 pounds when fully grown. Dogue de Bordeauxs are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Plotts weigh 40 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Plotts are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Price of Plott
The average price of the Dogue de Bordeaux puppy is $2270. The price of the Dogue de Bordeaux typically ranges from $1800 – $2500. However, the price of a Dogue de Bordeaux can be as low as $800 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 103 Dogue de Bordeaux puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Plott puppy is $600. The price of the Plott typically ranges from $480 – $700. However, the price of a Plott can be as low as $300 and as high as $800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 17 Plott puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Dogue de Bordeaux is more expensive than the Plott.
| Dogue de Bordeaux | Plott | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2270 | $600 |
| Price Range | $1800 to $2500 | $480 to $700 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Dogue de Bordeaux and Plott. For different price points, the charts show how many Dogue de Bordeaux puppies or how many Plott puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Dogue de Bordeauxs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Plotts
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Dogue de Bordeaux puppy or the Plott 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.
Adopting the Dogue de Bordeaux versus Adopting the Plott
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Dogue de Bordeauxs and many Plotts are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Dogue de Bordeaux named Lord Waffles that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Dogue de Bordeauxs like Lord Waffles on pefinder.com.
Also, like Dogue de Bordeauxs, Plotts are also available for adoption. For example, Jameson is a Male Plott that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Plotts like Jameson that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Harley Ii is the name of another Dogue de Bordeaux (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also Duke , an adorable Male Plott on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Dogue de Bordeauxs and Plotts that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Popularity of Plott
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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Dogue de Bordeaux is more popular with dog owners than the Plott. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Dogue de Bordeaux is 65 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Plott is 161 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Dogue de Bordeaux
Popularity of Plott
| Year | Dogue de Bordeaux Popularity Rank | Plott Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 65 | 149 |
| 2014 | 63 | 154 |
| 2015 | 63 | 149 |
| 2016 | 63 | 158 |
| 2017 | 67 | 166 |
| 2018 | 67 | 171 |
| 2019 | 68 | 177 |
| 2020 | 71 | 167 |
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Plott?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Plotts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Plott?
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not get along well with other dogs.
Plotts get along very well with other dogs.
Wanderlust Potential: Dogue de Bordeaux vs. Plott
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Tolerates Being Alone: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not like to be left alone.
Plotts do not like to be left alone.
Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather?
Dogue de Bordeauxs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Plotts can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Easier to Train than the Plott?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not easy to train.
Plotts are very easy to train.
Do Dogue de Bordeauxs Bark and Howl? What about Plotts?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Plotts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather?
Dogue de Bordeauxs can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Do Dogue de Bordeauxs shed more than Plotts?
Dogue de Bordeauxs shed moderately.
Plotts do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Does the Dogue de Bordeaux Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Plott?
Dogue de Bordeauxs 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.
Plotts 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.
Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Better for Apartment Owners than the Plott?
Dogue de Bordeauxs adapt very well to apartment living.
Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.
Are Dogue de Bordeauxs good family dogs? What about Plotts?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Plotts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Dogue de Bordeauxs and Plotts?
Dogue de Bordeauxs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Plotts get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Which one drools more, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Plott
Dogue de Bordeauxs have a very high tendency to drool.
Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Plott?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are very easy to groom.
Plotts are very easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Plott 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 Plott:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Dogue de Bordeaux and how the Plott compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Dogue de Bordeaux and of the Plott to other breeds:
Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Other Dog Breeds
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Maltipoo Dogue de Bordeaux versus Keeshond Dogue de Bordeaux versus English Setter Dogue de Bordeaux versus Whippet Dogue de Bordeaux versus Yorkshire Terrier Dogue de Bordeaux versus English Setter Dogue de Bordeaux versus Labrador Retriever Dogue de Bordeaux versus Leonberger Dogue de Bordeaux versus Weimaraner
Plott Versus Other Dog Breeds
Plott versus English Setter Plott versus Mudi Plott versus Norfolk Terrier Plott versus Golden Cocker Retriever Plott versus Spinone Italiano Plott versus Lhasa Apso Plott versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Plott versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Plott versus Irish Setter Plott versus Shih Tzu
Conclusion: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Plott. 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Plott better suits you and your family.