Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Plott Versus Portuguese Water Dog: Introduction
- Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog: Overview
- Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog
- The Similarities Between the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog
- Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog
- Lifespan of Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog
- Price of Plott versus Price of Portuguese Water Dog
- The Popularity of Plott versus Popularity of Portuguese Water Dog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog
- Do Plotts shed more than Portuguese Water Dogs?
- Which one drools more, the Plott or the Portuguese Water Dog
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Portuguese Water Dog?
- Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Portuguese Water Dog?
- Do Plotts Bark and Howl? What about Portuguese Water Dogs?
- Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Portuguese Water Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Portuguese Water Dog
- Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Portuguese Water Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Portuguese Water Dog?
- Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Portuguese Water Dogs?
- How Kid-friendly are Plotts and Portuguese Water Dogs?
- Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Portuguese Water Dog?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Portuguese Water Dog
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Plott Versus Portuguese Water Dog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog 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 Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog 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 Plott and for the Portuguese Water Dog. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Plott or the Portuguese Water Dog.
Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog: Overview
Both the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog are similar in size. The Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Plott 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.
On the other hand, the Portuguese Water Dog belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Plott to the Portuguese Water Dog 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog
Factor | Plott | Portuguese Water Dog |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 10 to 14 years |
Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Height | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 11 inches tall at the |
Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Weight | 40 to 75 pounds | 35 to 60 pounds |
Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
General Health | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 12.0 years |
Average Price | $600 | $2860 |
Price Range | $480 – $700 | $2500 – $3300 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | |
Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 161 | 50 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Plott 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 Portuguese Water Dog. 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 the Plott is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Portuguese Water Dog is 84 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Portuguese Water Dog is a better pet than the Plott. So, you should get the Portuguese Water Dog!
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 Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog
Below is a list of where the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog are most different:
The Similarities Between the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog
The Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog.
Plotts weigh 40 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Plotts are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Portuguese Water Dogs weigh 35 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Portuguese Water Dogs are 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 11 inches tall at the when fully grown.
Lifespan of Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog
The lifespan of Plotts is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Plotts is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Portuguese Water Dogs is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dogs is 12.0 years.
Plotts live longer than Portuguese Water Dogs.
Price of Plott versus Price of Portuguese Water Dog
The average price of the Plott puppy is $600. The price of the Plott typically ranges from $480 – $700. However, the price of a Plott can be as low as $300 and as high as $800. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 17 Plott puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Portuguese Water Dog puppy is $2860. The price of the Portuguese Water Dog typically ranges from $2500 – $3300. However, the price of the Portuguese Water Dog can be as low as $900 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 140 Portuguese Water Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Portuguese Water Dog is more expensive than the Plott.
`Plott | Portuguese Water Dog | |
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Average Price | $600 | $2860 |
Price Range | $480 to $700 | $2500 to $3300 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Plott and Portuguese Water Dog. For different price points, the charts show how many Plott puppies or how many Portuguese Water Dog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Plotts. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Portuguese Water Dogs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Plott puppy or the Portuguese Water Dog 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills 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 Plott versus Popularity of Portuguese Water Dog
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 Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Portuguese Water Dog is more popular with dog owners than the Plott. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Portuguese Water Dog is 50 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Plott is 161 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Plott
Popularity of Portuguese Water Dog
Year | Plott Popularity Rank | Portuguese Water Dog Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 149 | 49 |
2014 | 154 | 52 |
2015 | 149 | 52 |
2016 | 158 | 51 |
2017 | 166 | 54 |
2018 | 171 | 50 |
2019 | 177 | 49 |
2020 | 167 | 49 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog
Plotts do not like to be left alone.
Portuguese Water Dogs do not like to be left alone.
Do Plotts shed more than Portuguese Water Dogs?
Plotts do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Portuguese Water Dogs do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Plott or the Portuguese Water Dog
Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.
Portuguese Water Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Portuguese Water Dog?
Plotts are very easy to groom.
Portuguese Water Dogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Portuguese Water Dog?
Plotts 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.
Portuguese Water Dogs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Plotts Bark and Howl? What about Portuguese Water Dogs?
Plotts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Portuguese Water Dogs bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Portuguese Water Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Portuguese Water Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Portuguese Water Dog
Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Portuguese Water Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Portuguese Water Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Plotts can tolerate hot weather.
Portuguese Water Dogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Portuguese Water Dog?
Plotts get along very well with other dogs.
Portuguese Water Dogs get along very well with other dogs.
Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Portuguese Water Dogs?
Plotts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Portuguese Water Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Plotts and Portuguese Water Dogs?
Plotts get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Portuguese Water Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Portuguese Water Dog?
Plotts are very easy to train.
Portuguese Water Dogs are very easy to train.
Is the Plott Better for Apartment Owners than the Portuguese Water Dog?
Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.
Portuguese Water Dogs adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Plott or the Portuguese Water Dog?
Plotts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Portuguese Water Dogs are OK for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Plott 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 Plott:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Portuguese Water Dog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Portuguese Water Dog 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 Portuguese Water Dog:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Plott and how the Portuguese Water Dog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Plott and of the Portuguese Water Dog to other breeds:
Plott Versus Other Dog Breeds
Plott versus West Highland White Terrier Plott versus Gordon Setter Plott versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Plott versus Boxer Plott versus French Spaniel Plott versus American Foxhound Plott versus Komondor Plott versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Plott versus Morkie Plott versus Belgian Sheepdog Plott versus Bulldog Plott versus Doberman Pinscher Plott versus Bernese Mountain Dog Plott versus French Bulldog Plott versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Plott versus French Bulldog Plott versus Brittany Plott versus Shiranian Plott versus German Pinscher Plott versus Scottish Terrier Plott versus Pharaoh Hound Plott versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Plott versus Chorkie Plott versus American Bulldog Plott versus BoxerdoodlePortuguese Water Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Portuguese Water Dog versus Kerry Blue Terrier Portuguese Water Dog versus Keeshond Portuguese Water Dog versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Portuguese Water Dog versus Pyrenean Mastiff Portuguese Water Dog versus Akita Portuguese Water Dog versus Pyrenean Mastiff Portuguese Water Dog versus Lhasapoo Portuguese Water Dog versus Kuvasz Portuguese Water Dog versus Saint Berdoodle Portuguese Water Dog versus Akbash Portuguese Water Dog versus Australian Kelpie Portuguese Water Dog versus Bouvier des Flandres Portuguese Water Dog versus American Staffordshire Terrier Portuguese Water Dog versus Norwegian Buhund Portuguese Water Dog versus Clumber Spaniel Portuguese Water Dog versus Italian Greyhound Portuguese Water Dog versus Havanese Portuguese Water Dog versus Black Mouth Cur Portuguese Water Dog versus Ibizan Hound Portuguese Water Dog versus Siberian Husky Portuguese Water Dog versus Norwich Terrier Portuguese Water Dog versus Great Pyrenees Portuguese Water Dog versus Harrier Portuguese Water Dog versus Bracco Italiano Portuguese Water Dog versus Carolina DogConclusion: Plott versus Portuguese Water Dog. 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 Plott and the Portuguese Water Dog better suits you and your family.