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- English Toy Spaniel Versus Plott: Introduction
- English Toy Spaniel versus Plott: Overview
- English Toy Spaniel versus Plott: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Plott
- The Similarities Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Plott
- Size (Weight and Height) of English Toy Spaniel versus Plott
- Price of English Toy Spaniel versus Price of Plott
- The Popularity of English Toy Spaniel versus Popularity of Plott
- Tolerates Being Alone: English Toy Spaniel versus Plott
- How Kid-friendly are English Toy Spaniels and Plotts?
- Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which one drools more, the English Toy Spaniel or the Plott
- Wanderlust Potential: English Toy Spaniel vs. Plott
- Is the English Toy Spaniel Easier to Train than the Plott?
- Do English Toy Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Plotts?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Toy Spaniel or the Plott?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the English Toy Spaniel or the Plott?
- Does the English Toy Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Plott?
- Are English Toy Spaniels good family dogs? What about Plotts?
- Do English Toy Spaniels shed more than Plotts?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Toy Spaniel
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: English Toy Spaniel versus Plott. Which One is a Better Pet?
English Toy Spaniel Versus Plott: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel and the Plott.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel or the Plott
English Toy Spaniel versus Plott: Overview
A very important difference between the English Toy Spaniel and the Plott is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The English Toy Spaniel is a small-sized dog while the Plott is a medium-sized dog.
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 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.
English Toy Spaniel versus Plott: Comparison Table
The table below compares the English Toy Spaniel 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 | English Toy Spaniel | Plott |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 8 to 14 pounds | 40 to 75 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $2350 | $600 |
| Price Range | $2250 – $2525 | $480 – $700 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 134 | 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 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 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 English Toy Spaniel is 74 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 not better or worse than the English Toy Spaniel. So, you can get the Plott 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 Plott 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 Plott
Below is a list of where the English Toy Spaniel and the Plott are most different:
The Similarities Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Plott
The English Toy Spaniel and the Plott are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Toy Spaniel and the Plott are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of English Toy Spaniel versus Plott
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Toy Spaniel and the Plott.
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, Plotts weigh 40 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Plotts are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of English Toy Spaniel versus Price of Plott
The average price of the English Toy Spaniel puppy is $2350. The price of the English Toy Spaniel typically ranges from $2250 – $2525. However, the price of a English Toy Spaniel can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2550. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 3 English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel is more expensive than the Plott.
| English Toy Spaniel | Plott | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2350 | $600 |
| Price Range | $2250 to $2525 | $480 to $700 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the English Toy Spaniel and Plott. For different price points, the charts show how many English Toy Spaniel puppies or how many Plott puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of English Toy Spaniels. 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 English Toy Spaniel 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.
The Popularity of English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel and the Plott over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the English Toy Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Plott. 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 Plott is 161 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of English Toy Spaniel
Popularity of Plott
| Year | English Toy Spaniel Popularity Rank | Plott Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 135 | 149 |
| 2014 | 138 | 154 |
| 2015 | 129 | 149 |
| 2016 | 130 | 158 |
| 2017 | 134 | 166 |
| 2018 | 135 | 171 |
| 2019 | 139 | 177 |
| 2020 | 138 | 167 |
Tolerates Being Alone: English Toy Spaniel versus Plott
English Toy Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Plotts do not like to be left alone.
How Kid-friendly are English Toy Spaniels and Plotts?
English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Plotts get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather?
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather?
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Plotts can tolerate hot weather.
Which one drools more, the English Toy Spaniel or the Plott
English Toy Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.
Wanderlust Potential: English Toy Spaniel vs. Plott
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.
Plotts 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 Plott?
English Toy Spaniels are fairly easy to train.
Plotts are very easy to train.
Do English Toy Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Plotts?
English Toy Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.
Plotts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Is the English Toy Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Plott?
English Toy Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Toy Spaniel or the Plott?
English Toy Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.
Plotts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Toy Spaniel or the Plott?
English Toy Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Plotts get along very well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the English Toy Spaniel or the Plott?
English Toy Spaniels are very easy to groom.
Plotts are very easy to groom.
Does the English Toy Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Plott?
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.
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.
Are English Toy Spaniels good family dogs? What about Plotts?
English Toy Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Plotts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do English Toy Spaniels shed more than Plotts?
English Toy Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Plotts do not shed a lot. They are good 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:
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 English Toy Spaniel and how the Plott compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the English Toy Spaniel and of the Plott to other breeds:
English Toy Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
English Toy Spaniel versus Norwegian Lundehund English Toy Spaniel versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog English Toy Spaniel versus Karelian Bear Dog English Toy Spaniel versus Frenchton English Toy Spaniel versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog English Toy Spaniel versus Curly-Coated Retriever English Toy Spaniel versus Saint Bernard English Toy Spaniel versus Australian Kelpie English Toy Spaniel versus Italian Greyhound English Toy Spaniel versus Akita
Plott Versus Other Dog Breeds
Plott versus Great Pyrenees Plott versus Dachshund Plott versus Mastiff Plott versus Chow Chow Plott versus Karelian Bear Dog Plott versus Black and Tan Coonhound Plott versus Finnish Lapphund Plott versus Pharaoh Hound Plott versus Westiepoo Plott versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Conclusion: English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel and the Plott better suits you and your family.