Breed Comparison: English Springer Spaniel Versus Hovawart

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English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart

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English Springer Spaniel Versus Hovawart: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart 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 English Springer Spaniel and for the Hovawart. 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 English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart.

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

English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart

English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart: Overview

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

Furthermore, the English Springer 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 Hovawart 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.

English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart: Comparison Table

The table below compares the English Springer Spaniel to the Hovawart 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 English Springer Spaniel Hovawart
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 1 foot, 6 inches to 1 foot, 10 inches tall at the 23 to 29 inches
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
Weight 45 to 55 pounds 55 to 110 pounds
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 2/5
Easy To Train 5/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Life Span 9 to 15 years 10 to 14 years
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1310 No Data
Price Range $950 – $1600 No Data
Temperament Score 85.2 percent 91.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • AKC DNA Profile
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Canine Good Citizen Certification
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • DNA Bank
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • FUCOSIDOSIS
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • PFK
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
    		•  No Data

    *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 English Springer 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 Hovawart. 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 English Springer Spaniel is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Hovawart is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Hovawart is not better or worse than the English Springer Spaniel. So, you can get the Hovawart or the English Springer 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 English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart

    Below is a list of where the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart are most different:

  • English Springer Spaniels get along well with other dogs. However, Hovawarts do not get along well with other dogs.
  • English Springer Spaniels are very easy to train. However, Hovawarts are not easy to train.
  • English Springer Spaniels have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Hovawarts have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.

    • The Similarities Between the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart

    The English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart are most similar:

  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart 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 English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart are highly intelligent.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart.

    English Springer Spaniels weigh 45 to 55 pounds when fully grown. English Springer Spaniels are 1 foot, 6 inches to 1 foot, 10 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Hovawarts weigh 55 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Hovawarts are 23 to 29 inches when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Hovawart Versus the English Springer Spaniel

    The Hovawart has a better temperament than the English Springer Spaniel.

    This is because the temperament score for the Hovawart is 91.7 percent while the temperament score for the English Springer Spaniel is 85.2 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 they 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 85.2 percent, the English Springer Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 91.7 percent, the Hovawart has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart by measuring the temperaments of 162 English Springer Spaniels and 24 Hovawarts.

    English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart
    English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart

    Is the English Springer Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Hovawart?

    English Springer Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Hovawarts do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart

    English Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Hovawarts do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the English Springer Spaniel or the Hovawart

    English Springer Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Hovawarts do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the English Springer Spaniel or the Hovawart?

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

    Hovawarts are very easy to groom.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Springer Spaniel or the Hovawart?

    English Springer Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

    Hovawarts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Can English Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Hovawarts Tolerate Cold Weather?

    English Springer Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Hovawarts can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Do English Springer Spaniels shed more than Hovawarts?

    English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

    Hovawarts shed moderately.

    Do English Springer Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Hovawarts?

    English Springer Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can English Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Hovawarts Tolerate Hot Weather?

    English Springer Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Hovawarts can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Wanderlust Potential: English Springer Spaniel vs. Hovawart

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

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

    Are English Springer Spaniels good family dogs? What about Hovawarts?

    English Springer Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

    How Kid-friendly are English Springer Spaniels and Hovawarts?

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

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

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Springer Spaniel or the Hovawart?

    English Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Hovawarts do not get along well with other dogs.

    Is the English Springer Spaniel Easier to Train than the Hovawart?

    English Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Hovawarts are not easy to train.

    Does the English Springer Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Hovawart?

    English Springer 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.

    Hovawarts 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 English Springer Spaniel

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

  • Australian Shepherd (81 percent match with English Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Australian Shepherd.
  • Field Spaniel (84 percent match with English Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Field Spaniel.
  • Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (82 percent match with English Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Hovawart

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

  • Catahoula Leopard Dog (78 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the English Springer Spaniel vs Catahoula Leopard Dog.
  • Spanish Mastiff (81 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the English Springer Spaniel vs Spanish Mastiff.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    English Springer Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Hovawart Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: English Springer Spaniel versus Hovawart. 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 English Springer Spaniel and the Hovawart better suits you and your family.