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- Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle: Overview
- Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle
- Price of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Price of Puggle
- Adopting the Flat-Coated Retriever versus Adopting the Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle
- Which one drools more, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Puggle
- Do Flat-Coated Retrievers shed more than Puggles?
- Does the Flat-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Puggle?
- Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Do Flat-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Wanderlust Potential: Flat-Coated Retriever vs. Puggle
- Are Flat-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- How Kid-friendly are Flat-Coated Retrievers and Puggles?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Puggle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle? 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and for the Puggle. 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Puggle
Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Flat-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..
Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Flat-Coated Retriever to the Puggle 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 | Flat-Coated Retriever | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 70 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1350 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $1150 – $1800 | $995 – $1400 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*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 Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Puggle. 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 Flat-Coated Retriever is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puggle is a better pet than the Flat-Coated Retriever. So, you should get the Puggle!
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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle
The Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle.
Flat-Coated Retrievers weigh 55 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Flat-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Price of Puggle
The average price of the Flat-Coated Retriever puppy is $1350. The price of the Flat-Coated Retriever typically ranges from $1150 – $1800. However, the price of a Flat-Coated Retriever can be as low as $100 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 8 Flat-Coated Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of a Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Flat-Coated Retriever is more expensive than the Puggle.
| Flat-Coated Retriever | Puggle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1350 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $1150 to $1800 | $995 to $1400 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Flat-Coated Retriever and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Flat-Coated Retriever puppies or how many Puggle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Flat-Coated Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Puggles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Flat-Coated Retriever puppy or the Puggle 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.
Adopting the Flat-Coated Retriever versus Adopting the Puggle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Flat-Coated Retrievers and many Puggles are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Flat-Coated Retriever named Kaluha that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Flat-Coated Retrievers like Kaluha on pefinder.com.
Also, like Flat-Coated Retrievers, Puggles are also available for adoption. For example, Dodger is a Male Puggle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Puggles like Dodger that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Palisade is the name of another Flat-Coated Retriever (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also Toby, an adorable Male Puggle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Flat-Coated Retrievers and Puggles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Flat-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Tolerates Being Alone: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle
Flat-Coated Retrievers do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Puggle?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Puggles are very good for new dog owners.
Which one drools more, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Puggle
Flat-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Do Flat-Coated Retrievers shed more than Puggles?
Flat-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.
Puggles shed moderately.
Does the Flat-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Puggles 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.
Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Flat-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Flat-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Puggle?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Do Flat-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Flat-Coated Retriever vs. Puggle
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Are Flat-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Flat-Coated Retrievers and Puggles?
Flat-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Puggle?
Flat-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Flat-Coated Retriever and how the Puggle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Flat-Coated Retriever and of the Puggle to other breeds:
Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
Flat-Coated Retriever versus German Pinscher Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puli Flat-Coated Retriever versus Greyhound Flat-Coated Retriever versus Shichon Flat-Coated Retriever versus Patterdale Terrier Flat-Coated Retriever versus Chow Chow Flat-Coated Retriever versus Catahoula Bulldog Flat-Coated Retriever versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Flat-Coated Retriever versus Icelandic Sheepdog Flat-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus American Pit Bull Terrier Puggle versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Puggle versus Labrador Retriever Puggle versus Black Mouth Cur Puggle versus Pug Puggle versus Mountain Cur Puggle versus Mal Shi Puggle versus Australian Kelpie Puggle versus Valley Bulldog
Conclusion: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Puggle. 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and the Puggle better suits you and your family.