A Detailed Comparison of the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff.

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Field Spaniel Versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Field 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 Field 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Field 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 Field Spaniel or the Pyrenean Mastiff

Field Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Overview

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

Field Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Field 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.

Factor Field Spaniel Pyrenean Mastiff
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 1/5
Height 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s 24 to 31 inches
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 13 years
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 3/5
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 130 to 200 pounds
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 4/5
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 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 11.5 years
Average Price $4640 No Data
Price Range $2900 – $5000 No Data
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 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 a Field Spaniel is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Pyrenean Mastiff is 78 out of 125.

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff

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

  • Field Spaniels do not like to be left alone. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs can be left alone for some time without problems.
  • Field Spaniels do not have the tendency to drool. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Field Spaniels are very friendly towards strangers. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Field Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Pyrenean Mastiffs 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 Pyrenean Mastiff

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

  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Field 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 Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Pyrenean Mastiff have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.

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

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

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

    Is the Field Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Field Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Field Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff

    Field Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

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

    Which one drools more, the Field Spaniel or the Pyrenean Mastiff

    Field Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Do Field Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

    Pyrenean Mastiffs bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Field Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

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

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Field Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Do Field Spaniels shed more than Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    Field Spaniels shed moderately.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyrenean Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Field Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs 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 Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Field Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Field Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

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

    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.

    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.

    Are Field Spaniels good family dogs? What about Pyrenean Mastiffs?

    Field 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 Field Spaniels and Pyrenean Mastiffs?

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

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

    Is the Field Spaniel Easier to Train than the Pyrenean Mastiff?

    Field Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Pyrenean Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Field Spaniel vs. Pyrenean Mastiff

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

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

    • 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 Field Spaniel vs Central Asian Shepherd Dog.
  • Estrela Mountain Dog (75 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Field Spaniel vs Estrela Mountain Dog.
  • Spanish Mastiff (72 percent match with Pyrenean Mastiff). 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 Pyrenean Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Field Spaniel and of the Pyrenean Mastiff to other breeds:

    Field Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Field Spaniel versus Maltese     Field Spaniel versus Clumber Spaniel     Field Spaniel versus Korean Jindo Dog     Field Spaniel versus Japanese Chin     Field Spaniel versus Yorkshire Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Field Spaniel versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Field Spaniel versus Puggle     Field Spaniel versus Tibetan Mastiff     Field Spaniel versus Shiranian     

    Pyrenean Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pyrenean Mastiff versus Chinook     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Brussels Griffon     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Silky Terrier     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Chinese Crested     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Miniature Pinscher     Pyrenean Mastiff versus Portuguese Water Dog     

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