Is the Frenchton Better than the Harrier as a Pet? Answer…

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Frenchton Versus Harrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Frenchton and the Harrier? 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 Frenchton and the Harrier 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 Frenchton and the Harrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Frenchton and the Harrier 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 Frenchton and for the Harrier. 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 Frenchton and the Harrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Frenchton or the Harrier

Frenchton versus Harrier: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Frenchton belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Harrier 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.

Frenchton versus Harrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Frenchton to the Harrier 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 Frenchton Harrier
Height 11 to 14 inches 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Weight 15 to 25 pounds 45 to 60 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2130 No Data
Price Range $1650 – $2500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
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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 Frenchton 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 Harrier. 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 Frenchton is 95 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Harrier is 81 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Frenchton is a better pet than the Harrier. So, you should get the Frenchton!

    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 Frenchton and the Harrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Frenchton and the Harrier

    Below is a list of where the Frenchton and the Harrier are most different:

  • Frenchtons adapt well to apartment living. However, Harriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Harrier

    The Frenchton and the Harrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Frenchton and the Harrier are most similar:

  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Harrier are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Harrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Frenchton and the Harrier.

    Frenchtons weigh 15 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Frenchtons are 11 to 14 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Harriers weigh 45 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Harriers are 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Harrier

    Frenchtons do not like to be left alone.

    Harriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Harrier?

    Frenchtons 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.

    Harriers 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.

    Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Harriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Frenchtons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Harriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Harriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Harriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Harrier

    Frenchtons drool moderately.

    Harriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Harriers?

    Frenchtons bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Harrier

    Frenchtons have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Do Frenchtons shed more than Harriers?

    Frenchtons shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Harriers shed moderately.

    Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Harrier?

    Frenchtons are very easy to train.

    Harriers are not easy to train.

    Is the Frenchton Better for Apartment Owners than the Harrier?

    Frenchtons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Harriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Frenchton or the Harrier?

    Frenchtons are very good for new dog owners.

    Harriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Harriers?

    Frenchtons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Harriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Harriers?

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

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

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Harrier?

    Frenchtons get along very well with other dogs.

    Harriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Harrier?

    Frenchtons are very easy to groom.

    Harriers are very easy to groom.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton

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

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (77 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Harrier vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Japanese Spitz (75 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Harrier vs Japanese Spitz.
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (77 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Harrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Harrier

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

  • American Foxhound (82 percent match with Harrier). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs American Foxhound.
  • Black and Tan Coonhound (75 percent match with Harrier). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Black and Tan Coonhound.
  • Black Mouth Cur (75 percent match with Harrier). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Black Mouth Cur.
  • Bluetick Coonhound (75 percent match with Harrier). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Bluetick Coonhound.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Frenchton Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Frenchton versus Cavapoo     Frenchton versus Pomchi     Frenchton versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Frenchton versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Frenchton versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Frenchton versus German Shepherd Dog     Frenchton versus Papillon     Frenchton versus Australian Cattle Dog     Frenchton versus Pharaoh Hound     Frenchton versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     

    Harrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Harrier versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Harrier versus Brittany     Harrier versus Tibetan Terrier     Harrier versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Harrier versus Australian Terrier     Harrier versus Irish Terrier     Harrier versus Manchester Terrier     Harrier versus Scottish Deerhound     Harrier versus Italian Greyhound     Harrier versus Estrela Mountain Dog     

    Conclusion: Frenchton versus Harrier. 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 Frenchton and the Harrier better suits you and your family.