Breed Comparison: English Toy Spaniel Versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

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English Toy Spaniel Versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen? 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 Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Toy Spaniel and for the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. 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 Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.

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

English Toy Spaniel versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Overview

Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are similar in size. The English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are both small-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the English Toy Spaniel belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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.

English Toy Spaniel versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Comparison Table

The table below compares the English Toy Spaniel to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Toy Spaniel Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 1/5 5/5
Height 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 14 years
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 1/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Weight 8 to 14 pounds 30 to 40 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.0 years
Average Price $2350 No Data
Price Range $2250 – $2525 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data
    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 134 151

    *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 Toy 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. 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 Toy Spaniel is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is 74 out of 125.

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

    Below is a list of where the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are most different:

  • English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • English Toy Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • English Toy Spaniels have low exercise needs. However, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • The Similarities Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

    The English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are most similar:

  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are very playful.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of English Toy Spaniel versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.

    English Toy Spaniels weigh 8 to 14 pounds when fully grown. English Toy Spaniels are 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens weigh 30 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    The Popularity of English Toy Spaniel versus Popularity of Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

    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 Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the English Toy Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the English Toy Spaniel is 134 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is 151 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of English Toy Spaniel

    Popularity of English Toy Spaniel

    Popularity of Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

    Popularity of Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

    Year English Toy Spaniel Popularity Rank Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Popularity Rank
    2013 135 138
    2014 138 150
    2015 129 143
    2016 130 148
    2017 134 160
    2018 135 156
    2019 139 152
    2020 138 164

    Tolerates Being Alone: English Toy Spaniel versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

    English Toy Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can be left alone only for a short time.

    How Kid-friendly are English Toy Spaniels and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?

    English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens Tolerate Cold Weather?

    English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which one drools more, the English Toy Spaniel or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

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

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Wanderlust Potential: English Toy Spaniel vs. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

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

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Is the English Toy Spaniel Easier to Train than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?

    English Toy Spaniels are fairly easy to train.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are not easy to train.

    Do English Toy Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?

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

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Is the English Toy Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?

    English Toy Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Toy Spaniel or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?

    English Toy Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are OK for new dog owners.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Toy Spaniel or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?

    English Toy Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens get along very well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the English Toy Spaniel or the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?

    English Toy Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the English Toy Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen?

    English Toy 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.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens 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.

    Are English Toy Spaniels good family dogs? What about Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?

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

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Do English Toy Spaniels shed more than Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens?

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

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Toy Spaniel

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

  • Japanese Chin (74 percent match with English Toy Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Japanese Chin.
  • Pug (73 percent match with English Toy Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Pug.
  • French Bulldog (74 percent match with English Toy Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs French Bulldog.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen:

  • Finnish Spitz (77 percent match with Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen). Here is our comparison of the English Toy Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz.
  • Jack Russell Terrier (77 percent match with Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen). Here is our comparison of the English Toy Spaniel vs Jack Russell Terrier.
  • Scottish Terrier (78 percent match with Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen). Here is our comparison of the English Toy Spaniel vs Scottish Terrier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the English Toy Spaniel and how the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the English Toy Spaniel and of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen to other breeds:

    English Toy Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    English Toy Spaniel versus Golden Retriever     English Toy Spaniel versus American Bulldog     English Toy Spaniel versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     English Toy Spaniel versus Tibetan Mastiff     English Toy Spaniel versus Alaskan Malamute     English Toy Spaniel versus Lowchen     English Toy Spaniel versus Keeshond     English Toy Spaniel versus Irish Wolfhound     English Toy Spaniel versus Boerboel     English Toy Spaniel versus Cockapoo     

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Irish Terrier     Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Affenpinscher     Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Sealyham Terrier     Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Beaglier     Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Canaan Dog     Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Cesky Terrier     Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Finnish Spitz     Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Akbash     Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen versus Dogue de Bordeaux     

    Conclusion: English Toy Spaniel versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. 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 Toy Spaniel and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen better suits you and your family.