Breed Comparison: Field Spaniel Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

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Field Spaniel Versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound. 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound.

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 Treeing Walker Coonhound

Field Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Overview

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

Field Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Field Spaniel to the Treeing Walker Coonhound 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Height 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 13 years
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Weight 37 to 45 pounds 45 to 80 pounds
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
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 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $4640 $620
Price Range $2900 – $5000 $300 – $850
Temperament Score 85.7 percent 62.5 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
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 147 127

    *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 Treeing Walker Coonhound. 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound is 66 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Field Spaniel is a better pet than the Treeing Walker Coonhound. 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Below is a list of where the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are most different:

  • Field Spaniels are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Field Spaniels are very easy to train. However, Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not easy to train.
  • The Similarities Between the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound

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

  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Field Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    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, Treeing Walker Coonhounds weigh 45 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Treeing Walker Coonhounds are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Field Spaniel Versus the Treeing Walker Coonhound

    The Field Spaniel has a better temperament than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    This is because the temperament score for the Field Spaniel is 85.7 percent while the temperament score for the Treeing Walker Coonhound is 62.5 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 62.5 percent, the Treeing Walker Coonhound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound by measuring the temperaments of 14 Field Spaniels and 8 Treeing Walker Coonhounds.

    Price of Field Spaniel versus Price of Treeing Walker Coonhound

    The average price of the Field Spaniel puppy is $4640. The price of the Field Spaniel typically ranges from $2900 – $5000. However, the price of a Field Spaniel can be as low as $1800 and as high as $10000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 5 Field Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy is $620. The price of the Treeing Walker Coonhound typically ranges from $300 – $850. However, the price of a Treeing Walker Coonhound can be as low as $250 and as high as $1000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 20 Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Field Spaniel is more expensive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    Field Spaniel Treeing Walker Coonhound
    Average Price $4640 $620
    Price Range $2900 to $5000 $300 to $850

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Field Spaniel and Treeing Walker Coonhound. For different price points, the charts show how many Field Spaniel puppies or how many Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Field Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Field Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Treeing Walker Coonhounds

    A breakdown of the prices of Treeing Walker Coonhounds

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Field Spaniel puppy or the Treeing Walker Coonhound 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 Field Spaniel versus Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound

    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 Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Treeing Walker Coonhound is more popular with dog owners than the Field Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Treeing Walker Coonhound is 127 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Field Spaniel is 147 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Field Spaniel

    Popularity of Field Spaniel

    Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Popularity of Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Year Field Spaniel Popularity Rank Treeing Walker Coonhound Popularity Rank
    2013 140 101
    2014 137 112
    2015 145 117
    2016 147 137
    2017 145 131
    2018 149 137
    2019 153 129
    2020 160 153

    Health Problems of Field Spaniel versus Health Problems of Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Field Spaniel and the Treeing Walker Coonhound are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Field Spaniel is prone to more genetic health problems than the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Field Spaniel than for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    6 health tests are recommended for Field Spaniel while 4 tests are recommended for the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Field Spaniels and in Treeing Walker Coonhounds.

    Field Spaniel Health Problems

    Field Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Field Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Field Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Field Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Field Spaniels for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- recommend testing at 2, 4, 6, and 8 years of age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Field Spaniels here.

    Treeing Walker Coonhound Health Problems

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Treeing Walker Coonhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Treeing Walker Coonhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Treeing Walker Coonhounds for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Treeing Walker Coonhounds here.

    Is the Field Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Field Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Field Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Field Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the Field Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Field Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Field Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

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

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Field Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Field Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Field Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Do Field Spaniels shed more than Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

    Field Spaniels shed moderately.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds shed moderately.

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Treeing Walker Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Field Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Field Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Field Spaniel or the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Field Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Field Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    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.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds 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 Field Spaniels good family dogs? What about Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

    Field Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Field Spaniels and Treeing Walker Coonhounds?

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

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Field Spaniel Easier to Train than the Treeing Walker Coonhound?

    Field Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Field Spaniel vs. Treeing Walker Coonhound

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

    Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    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 Treeing Walker Coonhound vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • English Springer Spaniel (84 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Treeing Walker Coonhound vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Treeing Walker Coonhound 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound:

  • Black Mouth Cur (84 percent match with Treeing Walker Coonhound). Here is our comparison of the Field Spaniel vs Black Mouth Cur.
  • Bluetick Coonhound (83 percent match with Treeing Walker Coonhound). Here is our comparison of the Field Spaniel vs Bluetick Coonhound.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Field Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Field Spaniel versus Miniature Poodle     Field Spaniel versus Beagle     Field Spaniel versus Bluetick Coonhound     Field Spaniel versus Boston Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Beagle     Field Spaniel versus Norwich Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Field Spaniel versus Bloodhound     Field Spaniel versus Bearded Collie     Field Spaniel versus Xoloitzcuintli     

    Treeing Walker Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Labrador Retriever     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Mudi     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Aussiedoodle     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Belgian Malinois     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Beaglier     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Chihuahua     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Bordoodle     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Korean Jindo Dog     Treeing Walker Coonhound versus Bearded Collie     

    Conclusion: Field Spaniel versus Treeing Walker Coonhound. 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound better suits you and your family.