Breed Comparison: French Spaniel Versus Puggle

French Spaniel versus Puggle

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French Spaniel Versus Puggle: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the French Spaniel 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 French Spaniel 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 French Spaniel 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 French Spaniel or the Puggle

French Spaniel versus Puggle: Overview

A very important difference between the French Spaniel and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The French Spaniel is a medium-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the French 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 Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..

French Spaniel versus Puggle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the French Spaniel 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 French Spaniel Puggle
Life Span 10 to 12 years. 10 to 15 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Height 21 to 24 inches. 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Weight 45 to 60 pounds. 18 to 30 pounds
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $4250 $1330
Price Range $3875 – $4625 $995 – $1400
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • 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 French 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 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 French Spaniel is 85 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 not better or worse than the French Spaniel. So, you can get the Puggle or the French 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 French Spaniel and the Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the French Spaniel and the Puggle

    Below is a list of where the French Spaniel and the Puggle are most different:

  • French Spaniels are not prone to gaining weight easily. However, Puggles gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • French Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • The Similarities Between the French Spaniel and the Puggle

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

  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle 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 French Spaniel and the Puggle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the French Spaniel and the Puggle are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of French Spaniel versus Puggle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the French Spaniel and the Puggle.

    French Spaniels weigh 45 to 60 pounds. when fully grown. French Spaniels are 21 to 24 inches. 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 French Spaniel versus Price of Puggle

    The average price of the French Spaniel puppy is $4250. The price of the French Spaniel typically ranges from $3875 – $4625. However, the price of a French Spaniel can be as low as $3500 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2 French Spaniel 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 French Spaniel is more expensive than the Puggle.

    French Spaniel Puggle
    Average Price $4250 $1330
    Price Range $3875 to $4625 $995 to $1400

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

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Puggles

    A breakdown of the prices of Puggles

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the French Spaniel 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.

    Is the French Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?

    French Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Can French Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the French Spaniel or the Puggle

    French Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do French Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?

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

    Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Wanderlust Potential: French Spaniel vs. Puggle

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

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: French Spaniel versus Puggle

    French Spaniels can be left alone only for a short time.

    Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do French Spaniels shed more than Puggles?

    French Spaniels shed moderately.

    Puggles shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the French Spaniel or the Puggle?

    French Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.

    Puggles are very easy to groom.

    Does the French Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?

    French Spaniels 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.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the French Spaniel or the Puggle?

    French Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Puggles are very good for new dog owners.

    Can French Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    French Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    How Kid-friendly are French Spaniels and Puggles?

    French Spaniels 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 French Spaniel or the Puggle?

    French Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Puggles get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the French Spaniel Easier to Train than the Puggle?

    French Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Puggles are not easy to train.

    Are French Spaniels good family dogs? What about Puggles?

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

    Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Spaniel

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

  • Dutch Shepherd (80 percent match with French Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Puggle vs Dutch Shepherd.
  • 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:

  • Beaglier (75 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the French Spaniel vs Beaglier.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (71 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the French Spaniel vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Saint Berdoodle (72 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the French Spaniel vs Saint Berdoodle.
  • Skye Terrier (70 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the French Spaniel vs Skye Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    French Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    French Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz     French Spaniel versus Collie     French Spaniel versus Norfolk Terrier     French Spaniel versus Puli     French Spaniel versus Lakeland Terrier     French Spaniel versus Clumber Spaniel     French Spaniel versus Papipoo     French Spaniel versus Brittany     French Spaniel versus Chihuahua     French Spaniel versus Miniature Pinscher     

    Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Puggle versus Carolina Dog     Puggle versus French Spaniel     Puggle versus Samoyed     Puggle versus Bull Terrier     Puggle versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Puggle versus Dalmatian     Puggle versus Belgian Malinois     Puggle versus Pekingese     Puggle versus Xoloitzcuintli     Puggle versus Hovawart     

    Conclusion: French Spaniel 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 French Spaniel and the Puggle better suits you and your family.