Differences and Similarities between the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje.

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Frenchton Versus Kooikerhondje: Introduction

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

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

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 Kooikerhondje

Frenchton versus Kooikerhondje: Overview

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

Frenchton versus Kooikerhondje: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Frenchton to the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje
Height 11 to 14 inches 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 14 years
Weight 15 to 25 pounds 20 to 25 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 1/5
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 1/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.0 years
Average Price $2130 No Data
Price Range $1650 – $2500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data 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 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 Kooikerhondje. 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 Kooikerhondje is 70 out of 125.

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje

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

  • Frenchtons are very easy to train. However, Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train.
  • Frenchtons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly. However, Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • Frenchtons get along well with other dogs. However, Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Frenchtons are very friendly towards strangers. However, Kooikerhondjes are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Frenchtons are very easy to groom. However, Kooikerhondjes require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.

    • The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje

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

  • Both the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Kooikerhondje are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Kooikerhondje

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

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

    On the other hand, Kooikerhondjes weigh 20 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Kooikerhondjes are 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Kooikerhondje

    Frenchtons do not like to be left alone.

    Kooikerhondjes do not like to be left alone.

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

    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.

    Kooikerhondjes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

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

    Frenchtons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Kooikerhondjes can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kooikerhondjes Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Kooikerhondje

    Frenchtons drool moderately.

    Kooikerhondjes do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Kooikerhondjes?

    Frenchtons bark and howl, but not very much.

    Kooikerhondjes bark and howl, but not very much.

    Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Kooikerhondje

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

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

    Do Frenchtons shed more than Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes shed moderately.

    Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Kooikerhondje?

    Frenchtons are very easy to train.

    Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train.

    Is the Frenchton Better for Apartment Owners than the Kooikerhondje?

    Frenchtons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Kooikerhondjes adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Frenchtons are very good for new dog owners.

    Kooikerhondjes are OK for new dog owners.

    Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Kooikerhondjes?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Kooikerhondjes?

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

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

    Frenchtons get along very well with other dogs.

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with other dogs.

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

    Frenchtons are very easy to groom.

    Kooikerhondjes require a lot of grooming and they are not 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 Kooikerhondje vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Japanese Spitz (75 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Kooikerhondje vs Japanese Spitz.
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (77 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Kooikerhondje vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kooikerhondje

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

  • Lakeland Terrier (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Lhasapoo (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Lhasapoo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Frenchton Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Frenchton versus Brussels Griffon     Frenchton versus Dutch Shepherd     Frenchton versus Morkie     Frenchton versus Shiranian     Frenchton versus Maltese     Frenchton versus Kooikerhondje     Frenchton versus Sealyham Terrier     Frenchton versus Akita     Frenchton versus Chow Chow     Frenchton versus Border Terrier     

    Kooikerhondje Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Kooikerhondje versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Kooikerhondje versus Redbone Coonhound     Kooikerhondje versus Sloughi     Kooikerhondje versus Pekingese     Kooikerhondje versus English Springer Spaniel     Kooikerhondje versus Miniature Schnauzer     Kooikerhondje versus Cocker Spaniel     Kooikerhondje versus Great Pyrenees     Kooikerhondje versus Chinese Shar-Pei     

    Conclusion: Frenchton versus Kooikerhondje. 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 Kooikerhondje better suits you and your family.