A Detailed Comparison of the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer.

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English Springer Spaniel Versus Pointer: Introduction

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

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

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 Pointer.

English Springer Spaniel versus Pointer

English Springer Spaniel versus Pointer: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer are Sporting Dogs. This means both the English Springer Spaniel and the 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.

English Springer Spaniel versus Pointer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the English Springer Spaniel to the 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 English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer

Factor English Springer Spaniel Pointer
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 1 foot, 6 inches to 1 foot, 10 inches tall at the 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 4 inches tall at the
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 1/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 1/5
Weight 45 to 55 pounds 45 to 75 pounds
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Life Span 9 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1310 $1080
Price Range $950 – $1600 $800 – $1300
Temperament Score 85.2 percent 90.0 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
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 27 115
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 13 43

    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 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 English Springer Spaniel is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pointer is 75 out of 125.

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

    English Springer Spaniel versus Pointer

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

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

  • English Springer Spaniels require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Pointers are very easy to groom.
  • The Similarities Between the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer

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

  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the 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 English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer are very easy to train.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer are highly intelligent.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of English Springer Spaniel versus Pointer

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

    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, Pointers weigh 45 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Pointers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 4 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    Lifespan of English Springer Spaniel versus Pointer

    The lifespan of English Springer Spaniels is between 9 to 15 years. The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniels is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Pointers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pointers is 13.5 years.

    Pointers live longer than English Springer Spaniels.

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    Temperament of the English Springer Spaniel Versus the Pointer

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

    This is because the temperament score for the Pointer is 90.0 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 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 90.0 percent, the Pointer has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer by measuring the temperaments of 162 English Springer Spaniels and 20 Pointers.

    Price of English Springer Spaniel versus Price of Pointer

    The average price of the English Springer Spaniel puppy is $1310. The price of the English Springer Spaniel typically ranges from $950 – $1600. However, the price of a English Springer Spaniel can be as low as $500 and as high as $3300. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 334 English Springer Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Pointer puppy is $1080. The price of the Pointer typically ranges from $800 – $1300. However, the price of the Pointer can be as low as $300 and as high as $1700. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 16 Pointer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The English Springer Spaniel is more expensive than the Pointer.

    English Springer Spaniel Pointer
    Average Price $1310 $1080
    Price Range $950 to $1600 $800 to $1300

    The charts below show the price distribution for the English Springer Spaniel and Pointer. For different price points, the charts show how many English Springer Spaniel puppies or how many Pointer puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of English Springer Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of English Springer Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pointers?

    A breakdown of the prices of Pointers?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the English Springer Spaniel puppy or the Pointer 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

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    Adopting the English Springer Spaniel versus Adopting the Pointer

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many English Springer Spaniels and many Pointers 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 English Springer Spaniel named Doc that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable English Springer Spaniels like Doc on pefinder.com.

    Also, like English Springer Spaniels, Pointers are also available for adoption. For example, Joshua- Foster To Adopt is a Male Pointer that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pointers like Joshua- Foster To Adopt that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Cowboy is the name of another English Springer Spaniel (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more English Springer Spaniels and Pointers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the English Springer Spaniel versus the Intelligence of the Pointer

    English Springer Spaniel Pointer
    Intelligence Rank 13 out of 130 dog breeds 43 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the English Springer Spaniel has an obedience intelligence rank of 13 out of 130 dog breeds. The English Springer Spaniel belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that English Springer Spaniels tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Pointer has an obedience intelligence rank of 43 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pointer belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Pointers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The English Springer Spaniel is more intelligent than the Pointer.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of English Springer Spaniel versus Popularity of Pointer

    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 English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the English Springer Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Pointer. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the English Springer Spaniel is 27 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Pointer is 115 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of English Springer Spaniel

    Popularity of English Springer Spaniel

    Popularity of Pointer

    Popularity of Pointer

    Year English Springer Spaniel Popularity Rank Pointer Popularity Rank
    2013 28 114
    2014 28 119
    2015 27 114
    2016 26 117
    2017 27 113
    2018 27 114
    2019 27 115
    2020 26 116

    Health Problems of English Springer Spaniel versus Health Problems of 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 English Springer Spaniel and the 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 English Springer Spaniel is prone to more genetic health problems than the Pointer.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the English Springer Spaniel than for the Pointer.

    12 health tests are recommended for English Springer Spaniel while 5 tests are recommended for the Pointer.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in English Springer Spaniels and in Pointers.

    English Springer Spaniel Health Problems

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

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

    Pointer Health Problems

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

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pointers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in English Springer Spaniels and Pointers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the English Springer Spaniel Breed is Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems.

    This is because the English Springer Spaniel ranks 1 out of 2 dog breeds for Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 242 English Springer Spaniels, 0 of them had Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in English Springer Spaniels, and how common these diseases are in English Springer Spaniels relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems: Rank 1 out of 2 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 2 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 26 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 29 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 31 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 72 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 78 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 89 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 93 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 114 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pointer Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Pointer ranks 17 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 78 Pointers, 1 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pointers, and how common these diseases are in Pointers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 17 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 44 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 66 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 137 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in English Springer Spaniel and in Pointer and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the English Springer Spaniel and the Pointer:

    Disease English Springer Spaniel Rank Pointer Rank
    Phosphofructokinase Deficiency problems 1 out of 2 dog breeds Not Common
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 2 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 26 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 29 out of 144 dog breeds 66 out of 144 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems 31 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 72 out of 159 dog breeds 17 out of 159 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 78 out of 115 dog breeds 44 out of 115 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 89 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 93 out of 198 dog breeds 137 out of 198 dog breeds
    Patella problems 114 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: English Springer Spaniel versus Pointer

    English Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Pointers do not like to be left alone.

    Do English Springer Spaniels shed more than Pointers?

    English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

    Pointers shed moderately.

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

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

    Pointers do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

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

    Pointers are very easy to groom.

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

    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.

    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 English Springer Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Pointers?

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

    Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    English Springer Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: English Springer Spaniel vs. Pointer

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

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

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

    English Springer Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Pointers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    English Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Pointers get along very well with other dogs.

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

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are English Springer Spaniels and Pointers?

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

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

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

    English Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Pointers are very easy to train.

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

    English Springer Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    English Springer Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

    Pointers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    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 Pointer vs Australian Shepherd.
  • Field Spaniel (84 percent match with English Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Pointer vs Field Spaniel.
  • Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (82 percent match with English Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Pointer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pointer

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

  • German Shorthaired Pointer (81 percent match with Pointer). Here is our comparison of the English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • Field Spaniel (77 percent match with Pointer). Here is our comparison of the English Springer Spaniel vs Field Spaniel.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    English Springer Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    English Springer Spaniel versus Lakeland Terrier     English Springer Spaniel versus Kerry Blue Terrier     English Springer Spaniel versus Cavachon     English Springer Spaniel versus Brussels Griffon     English Springer Spaniel versus Mastiff     English Springer Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     English Springer Spaniel versus Chi-Poo     English Springer Spaniel versus Golden Cocker Retriever     English Springer Spaniel versus Basenji     English Springer Spaniel versus Beaglier     English Springer Spaniel versus Finnish Lapphund     English Springer Spaniel versus Bearded Collie     English Springer Spaniel versus Miniature Pinscher     English Springer Spaniel versus Black and Tan Coonhound     English Springer Spaniel versus Dalmatian     English Springer Spaniel versus Bich Poo     English Springer Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     English Springer Spaniel versus Australian Kelpie     English Springer Spaniel versus Bearded Collie     English Springer Spaniel versus German Pinscher     English Springer Spaniel versus Dalmatian     English Springer Spaniel versus German Shorthaired Pointer     English Springer Spaniel versus Cairn Terrier     English Springer Spaniel versus Leonberger     English Springer Spaniel versus Goldador     

    Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pointer versus Giant Schnauzer     Pointer versus Lakeland Terrier     Pointer versus Cesky Terrier     Pointer versus Standard Schnauzer     Pointer versus Puggle     Pointer versus Stabyhoun     Pointer versus Chow Chow     Pointer versus Akbash     Pointer versus Black Mouth Cur     Pointer versus Miniature Schnauzer     Pointer versus Black Russian Terrier     Pointer versus Cavachon     Pointer versus Boxer     Pointer versus Skye Terrier     Pointer versus Samoyed     Pointer versus Kishu Ken     Pointer versus Yorkshire Terrier     Pointer versus Bich Poo     Pointer versus Beaglier     Pointer versus Leonberger     Pointer versus German Shepherd Dog     Pointer versus Portuguese Water Dog     Pointer versus Chorkie     Pointer versus Maltipoo     Pointer versus American Pit Bull Terrier     

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