Differences and Similarities between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff.

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English Toy Spaniel Versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Pyrenean Mastiff. 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 Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff.

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 Pyrenean Mastiff.

English Toy Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Overview

A very important difference between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The English Toy Spaniel is a small-sized dog while the Pyrenean Mastiff is a giant-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 Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Toy Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the English Toy Spaniel to the Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff

Factor English Toy Spaniel Pyrenean Mastiff
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 1/5 4/5
Height 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 24 to 31 inches
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 13 years
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 1/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Weight 8 to 14 pounds 130 to 200 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 11.5 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

    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 Pyrenean Mastiff. 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 Toy Spaniel is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pyrenean Mastiff is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pyrenean Mastiff is a better pet than the English Toy Spaniel. So, you should get the Pyrenean Mastiff!

    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 Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Pyrenean Mastiff

    Below is a list of where the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are most different:

  • English Toy Spaniels do not like to be left alone. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs can be left alone for some time without problems.
  • English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • English Toy Spaniels do not have the tendency to drool. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.
  • English Toy Spaniels are very friendly towards strangers. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs are not very friendly towards strangers.

    • The Similarities Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff

    The English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are most similar:

  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff have low exercise needs.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff 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 Pyrenean Mastiff get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are very easy to groom.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are very playful.
  • Both the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of English Toy Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff.

    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, Pyrenean Mastiffs weigh 130 to 200 pounds when fully grown. Pyrenean Mastiffs are 24 to 31 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of English Toy Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff

    The lifespan of English Toy Spaniels is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of English Toy Spaniels is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Pyrenean Mastiffs is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Pyrenean Mastiffs is 11.5 years.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs live longer than English Toy Spaniels.

    Tolerates Being Alone: English Toy Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff

    English Toy Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Do English Toy Spaniels shed more than Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pyrenean Mastiff

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    English Toy Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the English Toy Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    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.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs 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.

    Do English Toy Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: English Toy Spaniel vs. Pyrenean Mastiff

    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.

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

    Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    English Toy Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs get along very well with other dogs.

    Are English Toy Spaniels good family dogs? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are English Toy Spaniels and Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the English Toy Spaniel Easier to Train than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    English Toy Spaniels are fairly easy to train.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Is the English Toy Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    English Toy Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    English Toy Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pyrenean Mastiff

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

  • Central Asian Shepherd Dog (74 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the English Toy Spaniel vs Central Asian Shepherd Dog.
  • Estrela Mountain Dog (75 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the English Toy Spaniel vs Estrela Mountain Dog.
  • Spanish Mastiff (72 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the English Toy Spaniel vs Spanish Mastiff.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    English Toy Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Pyrenean Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pyrenean Mastiff versus Giant Schnauzer     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Great Pyrenees     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Westiepoo     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Pomapoo     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Catahoula Bulldog     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Irish Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Chinook     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Dutch Shepherd     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Shih Tzu     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Maltese     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Bich Poo     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Maltipoo     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Spanish Mastiff     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Lhasapoo     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Boston Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Clumber Spaniel     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Dutch Shepherd     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Carolina Dog     Pyrenean Mastiff versus King Shepherd     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Havanese     Pyrenean Mastiff versus German Shorthaired Pointer     

    Conclusion: English Toy Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff. 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 Pyrenean Mastiff better suits you and your family.