Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Plott Versus Welsh Terrier: Introduction
- Plott versus Welsh Terrier: Overview
- Plott versus Welsh Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Plott and the Welsh Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Plott and the Welsh Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Welsh Terrier
- Lifespan of Plott versus Welsh Terrier
- Price of Plott versus Price of Welsh Terrier
- The Popularity of Plott versus Popularity of Welsh Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Welsh Terrier
- Do Plotts shed more than Welsh Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Plott or the Welsh Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Welsh Terrier?
- Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Welsh Terrier?
- Do Plotts Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Terriers?
- Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Welsh Terrier
- Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Welsh Terrier?
- Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Welsh Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Plotts and Welsh Terriers?
- Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Welsh Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Welsh Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Plott versus Welsh Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Plott Versus Welsh Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Plott and the Welsh Terrier? 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 Terrier 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 Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Plott and the Welsh Terrier 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 Terrier. 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 Terrier.
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 Terrier.
Plott versus Welsh Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Plott and the Welsh Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Plott is a medium-sized dog while the Welsh Terrier is a small-sized dog.
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 Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
Plott versus Welsh Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Plott to the Welsh Terrier 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 Terrier
Factor | Plott | Welsh Terrier |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 10 to 14 years |
Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Height | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 14 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Weight | 40 to 75 pounds | Up to 20 pounds |
Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
General Health | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 12.0 years |
Average Price | $600 | $2510 |
Price Range | $480 – $700 | $1350 – $3834 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 161 | 108 |
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 Terrier. 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 Terrier is 77 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Welsh Terrier is a better pet than the Plott. So, you should get the Welsh Terrier!
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 Terrier 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 Terrier
Below is a list of where the Plott and the Welsh Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Plott and the Welsh Terrier
The Plott and the Welsh Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Plott and the Welsh Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Welsh Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Plott and the Welsh Terrier.
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 Terriers weigh Up to 20 pounds when fully grown. Welsh Terriers are 14 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Plott versus Welsh Terrier
The lifespan of Plotts is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Plotts is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Welsh Terriers is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Welsh Terriers is 12.0 years.
Plotts live longer than Welsh Terriers.
Price of Plott versus Price of Welsh Terrier
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 Welsh Terrier puppy is $2510. The price of the Welsh Terrier typically ranges from $1350 – $3834. However, the price of the Welsh Terrier can be as low as $1200 and as high as $3834. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 13 Welsh Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Welsh Terrier is more expensive than the Plott.
Plott | Welsh Terrier | |
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Average Price | $600 | $2510 |
Price Range | $480 to $700 | $1350 to $3834 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Plott and Welsh Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Plott puppies or how many Welsh Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
![A breakdown of the prices of Plotts. The typical price range is shaded Green.](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/plott-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Plotts. The typical price range is shaded Green.
![A breakdown of the prices of Welsh Terriers](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/welsh-terrier-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Welsh Terriers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Plott puppy or the Welsh Terrier 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 Welsh Terrier
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 Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Welsh Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Plott. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Welsh Terrier is 108 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Plott is 161 out of about 200 dog breeds.
![Popularity of Plott](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/how-popular-plott-puppies-years.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
Popularity of Plott
![Popularity of Welsh Terrier](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/how-popular-welsh-terrier-puppies-years.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
Popularity of Welsh Terrier
Year | Plott Popularity Rank | Welsh Terrier Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 149 | 104 |
2014 | 154 | 106 |
2015 | 149 | 108 |
2016 | 158 | 111 |
2017 | 166 | 109 |
2018 | 171 | 107 |
2019 | 177 | 110 |
2020 | 167 | 112 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Welsh Terrier
Plotts do not like to be left alone.
Welsh Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Plotts shed more than Welsh Terriers?
Plotts do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Welsh Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Plott or the Welsh Terrier
Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.
Welsh Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Welsh Terrier?
Plotts are very easy to groom.
Welsh Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Welsh Terrier?
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 Terriers 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.
Do Plotts Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Terriers?
Plotts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Welsh Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Welsh Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Welsh Terrier
Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Welsh Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Plotts can tolerate hot weather.
Welsh Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Welsh Terrier?
Plotts get along very well with other dogs.
Welsh Terriers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Welsh Terriers?
Plotts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Welsh Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Plotts and Welsh Terriers?
Plotts get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Welsh Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Welsh Terrier?
Plotts are very easy to train.
Welsh Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Is the Plott Better for Apartment Owners than the Welsh Terrier?
Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.
Welsh Terriers adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Plott or the Welsh Terrier?
Plotts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Welsh Terriers 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 Welsh Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Welsh Terrier 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 Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Plott and how the Welsh Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Plott and of the Welsh Terrier to other breeds:
Plott Versus Other Dog Breeds
Plott versus Bulldog Plott versus Bearded Collie Plott versus Boxer Plott versus Border Terrier Plott versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Plott versus Bull Terrier Plott versus Pyredoodle Plott versus Tibetan Terrier Plott versus Bichon Frise Plott versus Biewer Terrier Plott versus Lancashire Heeler Plott versus Collie Plott versus American Hairless Terrier Plott versus Chi-Poo Plott versus Sloughi Plott versus Finnish Lapphund Plott versus English Setter Plott versus Curly-Coated Retriever Plott versus Lancashire Heeler Plott versus American Eskimo Dog Plott versus Collie Plott versus West Highland White Terrier Plott versus Japanese Spitz Plott versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Plott versus Karelian Bear Dog
Welsh Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Welsh Terrier versus Scottish Deerhound Welsh Terrier versus Miniature Pinscher Welsh Terrier versus Akbash Welsh Terrier versus Irish Terrier Welsh Terrier versus Pomsky Welsh Terrier versus Borzoi Welsh Terrier versus Briard Welsh Terrier versus Newfoundland Welsh Terrier versus Norfolk Terrier Welsh Terrier versus Dalmatian Welsh Terrier versus Australian Shepherd Welsh Terrier versus Kishu Ken Welsh Terrier versus Bernese Mountain Dog Welsh Terrier versus English Toy Spaniel Welsh Terrier versus Manchester Terrier Welsh Terrier versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Welsh Terrier versus Catahoula Bulldog Welsh Terrier versus Neapolitan Mastiff Welsh Terrier versus Basset Hound Welsh Terrier versus Frenchton Welsh Terrier versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Welsh Terrier versus Chorkie Welsh Terrier versus Patterdale Terrier Welsh Terrier versus Australian Cattle Dog Welsh Terrier versus Black Mouth Cur
Conclusion: Plott versus Welsh Terrier. 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 Terrier better suits you and your family.