Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Plott Versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Introduction
- Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Overview
- Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel
- The Similarities Between the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Lifespan of Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Adopting the Plott versus Adopting the Welsh Springer Spaniel
- The Popularity of Plott versus Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Do Plotts shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniels?
- Which one drools more, the Plott or the Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
- Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
- Do Plotts Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?
- Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
- Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?
- How Kid-friendly are Plotts and Welsh Springer Spaniels?
- Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
Plott Versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel? 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel.
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 Welsh Springer Spaniel.
Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Overview
Both the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are similar in size. The Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Welsh Springer 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.
Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Plott to the Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel
| Factor | Plott | Welsh Springer Spaniel |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 40 to 75 pounds | 35 to 55 pounds |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $600 | No Data |
| Price Range | $480 – $700 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 161 | 128 |
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 Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is a better pet than the Plott. So, you should get the Welsh Springer 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 Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel
Below is a list of where the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are most different:
The Similarities Between the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel
The Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Plott and the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
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, Welsh Springer Spaniels weigh 35 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Welsh Springer Spaniels are 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
The lifespan of Plotts is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Plotts is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniels is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniels is 12.5 years.
Plotts live longer than Welsh Springer Spaniels.
Adopting the Plott versus Adopting the Welsh Springer Spaniel
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Plotts and many Welsh Springer Spaniels 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 Plott named Treble that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Plotts like Treble on pefinder.com.
Also, like Plotts, Welsh Springer Spaniels are also available for adoption. For example, Romeo is a Male Welsh Springer Spaniel that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Welsh Springer Spaniels like Romeo that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Diesel is the name of another Plott (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Sage is an adorable Male Welsh Springer Spaniel on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Plotts and Welsh Springer Spaniels that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Plott versus Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel
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 Welsh Springer Spaniel over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Plott. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Welsh Springer Spaniel is 128 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel
| Year | Plott Popularity Rank | Welsh Springer Spaniel Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 149 | 124 |
| 2014 | 154 | 133 |
| 2015 | 149 | 128 |
| 2016 | 158 | 123 |
| 2017 | 166 | 133 |
| 2018 | 171 | 128 |
| 2019 | 177 | 130 |
| 2020 | 167 | 128 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
Plotts do not like to be left alone.
Welsh Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Do Plotts shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniels?
Plotts do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Plott or the Welsh Springer Spaniel
Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.
Welsh Springer Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
Plotts are very easy to groom.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to groom.
Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
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.
Welsh Springer Spaniels have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Plotts Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?
Plotts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Welsh Springer Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Welsh Springer Spaniel
Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Welsh Springer Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
Plotts can tolerate hot weather.
Welsh Springer Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
Plotts get along very well with other dogs.
Welsh Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?
Plotts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Plotts and Welsh Springer Spaniels?
Plotts get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Welsh Springer Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
Plotts are very easy to train.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.
Is the Plott Better for Apartment Owners than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.
Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Plott or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
Plotts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are very good 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Plott and how the Welsh Springer Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Plott and of the Welsh Springer Spaniel to other breeds:
Plott Versus Other Dog Breeds
Plott versus Great Pyrenees Plott versus Akbash Plott versus American Staffordshire Terrier Plott versus American Eskimo Dog Plott versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Plott versus Japanese Spitz Plott versus Pyredoodle Plott versus English Setter Plott versus Saluki Plott versus Pomapoo Plott versus Kai Ken Plott versus Basset Hound Plott versus Bulldog Plott versus Estrela Mountain Dog Plott versus Spanish Mastiff Plott versus German Shorthaired Pointer Plott versus Beaglier Plott versus Mal Shi Plott versus Golden Retriever Plott versus Japanese Spitz Plott versus German Shepherd Dog Plott versus Bichon Frise Plott versus Cockapoo Plott versus Doberman Pinscher
Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Catahoula Bulldog Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Tibetan Terrier Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Pekingese Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Ibizan Hound Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Cairn Terrier Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Curly-Coated Retriever Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Gordon Setter Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Irish Water Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Mountain Cur Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Australian Terrier Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Belgian Sheepdog Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Greyhound Welsh Springer Spaniel versus American Eskimo Dog Welsh Springer Spaniel versus English Setter Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Labradoodle Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Whoodle Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Goldador Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Pekingese Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Boykin Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel versus English Cocker Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Mountain Cur Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Miniature Schnauzer
Conclusion: Plott versus Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel better suits you and your family.