Differences and Similarities between the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart.

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Field Spaniel versus Hovawart

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Field Spaniel Versus Hovawart: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Field 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 Field 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 Field 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 Field Spaniel or the Hovawart

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Field Spaniel versus Hovawart: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Field 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.

Field Spaniel versus Hovawart: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Field 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 Field 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, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s 23 to 29 inches
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 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
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Weight 37 to 45 pounds 55 to 110 pounds
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $4640 No Data
Price Range $2900 – $5000 No Data
Temperament Score 85.7 percent 91.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- recommend testing at 2, 4, 6, and 8 years of age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  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 Field 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 Field Spaniel is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Hovawart is 78 out of 125.

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

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    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart

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

  • Field Spaniels are very easy to train. However, Hovawarts are not easy to train.
  • Field Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Hovawarts do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    • The Similarities Between the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart

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

  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Field 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 Field Spaniel and the Hovawart can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Hovawart are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Field Spaniel versus Hovawart

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

    Field Spaniels weigh 37 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Field Spaniels are 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s 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 Field Spaniel

    The Hovawart has a better temperament than the Field Spaniel.

    This is because the temperament score for the Hovawart is 91.7 percent while the temperament score for the Field Spaniel is 85.7 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 85.7 percent, the Field 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 Field Spaniel and the Hovawart by measuring the temperaments of 14 Field Spaniels and 24 Hovawarts.

    Field Spaniel versus Hovawart
    Field Spaniel versus Hovawart

    Is the Field Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Hovawart?

    Field Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Hovawarts do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Field Spaniel versus Hovawart

    Field Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Hovawarts do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the Field Spaniel or the Hovawart

    Field Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Hovawarts do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Field Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Hovawarts?

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

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

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

    Field Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

    Hovawarts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Hovawarts Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Field Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Hovawarts can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Do Field Spaniels shed more than Hovawarts?

    Field Spaniels shed moderately.

    Hovawarts shed moderately.

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Hovawarts Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Field Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

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

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

    Field Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Hovawarts do not get along well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Field Spaniel or the Hovawart?

    Field Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Hovawarts are very easy to groom.

    Does the Field Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Hovawart?

    Field 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.

    Are Field Spaniels good family dogs? What about Hovawarts?

    Field 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 Field Spaniels and Hovawarts?

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

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

    Is the Field Spaniel Easier to Train than the Hovawart?

    Field Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Hovawarts are not easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Field Spaniel vs. Hovawart

    Field 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.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Field Spaniel

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

  • German Shorthaired Pointer (83 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • English Springer Spaniel (84 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs English Springer Spaniel.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Field Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Field Spaniel versus Shiba Inu     Field Spaniel versus Alaskan Malamute     Field Spaniel versus Great Dane     Field Spaniel versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Field Spaniel versus Chorkie     Field Spaniel versus Chow Chow     Field Spaniel versus Harrier     Field Spaniel versus King Shepherd     Field Spaniel versus American Bulldog     Field Spaniel versus Afador     

    Hovawart Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Hovawart versus Great Pyrenees     Hovawart versus Saint Bernard     Hovawart versus Field Spaniel     Hovawart versus Tibetan Spaniel     Hovawart versus Airedale Terrier     Hovawart versus Welsh Terrier     Hovawart versus Akita Chow     Hovawart versus German Shepherd Dog     Hovawart versus Japanese Spitz     Hovawart versus Coton de Tulear     

    Conclusion: Field 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 Field Spaniel and the Hovawart better suits you and your family.