Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Plott Versus Westiepoo: Introduction
- Plott versus Westiepoo: Overview
- Plott versus Westiepoo: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Plott and the Westiepoo
- The Similarities Between the Plott and the Westiepoo
- Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Westiepoo
- Lifespan of Plott versus Westiepoo
- Price of Plott versus Price of Westiepoo
- Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Westiepoo
- Do Plotts shed more than Westiepoos?
- Which one drools more, the Plott or the Westiepoo
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Westiepoo?
- Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Westiepoo?
- Do Plotts Bark and Howl? What about Westiepoos?
- Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Westiepoos Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Westiepoo
- Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Westiepoos Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Westiepoo?
- Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Westiepoos?
- How Kid-friendly are Plotts and Westiepoos?
- Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Westiepoo?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Westiepoo
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Plott versus Westiepoo. Which One is a Better Pet?
Plott Versus Westiepoo: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Plott and the Westiepoo? 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 Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Plott and the Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo. 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 Westiepoo.
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 Westiepoo.
Plott versus Westiepoo: Overview
A very important difference between the Plott and the Westiepoo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Plott is a medium-sized dog while the Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Plott versus Westiepoo: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Plott to the Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo
| Factor | Plott | Westiepoo |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 11 to 17 inches |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 40 to 75 pounds | 20 to 35 pounds |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $600 | $1480 |
| Price Range | $480 – $700 | $1150 – $1850 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | No Data |
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 Westiepoo. 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 Westiepoo is 83 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Westiepoo is a better pet than the Plott. So, you should get the Westiepoo!
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 Westiepoo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Plott and the Westiepoo
Below is a list of where the Plott and the Westiepoo are most different:
The Similarities Between the Plott and the Westiepoo
The Plott and the Westiepoo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Plott and the Westiepoo are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Westiepoo
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Plott and the Westiepoo.
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, Westiepoos weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Westiepoos are 11 to 17 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Plott versus Westiepoo
The lifespan of Plotts is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Plotts is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Westiepoos is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Westiepoos is 13.5 years.
Westiepoos live longer than Plotts.
Price of Plott versus Price of Westiepoo
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 Westiepoo puppy is $1480. The price of the Westiepoo typically ranges from $1150 – $1850. However, the price of the Westiepoo can be as low as $500 and as high as $1999. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 7 Westiepoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Westiepoo is more expensive than the Plott.
| Plott | Westiepoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $600 | $1480 |
| Price Range | $480 to $700 | $1150 to $1850 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Plott and Westiepoo. For different price points, the charts show how many Plott puppies or how many Westiepoo 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 Westiepoos
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Plott puppy or the Westiepoo 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Westiepoo
Plotts do not like to be left alone.
Westiepoos do not like to be left alone.
Do Plotts shed more than Westiepoos?
Plotts do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Westiepoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Plott or the Westiepoo
Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.
Westiepoos do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Westiepoo?
Plotts are very easy to groom.
Westiepoos are very easy to groom.
Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Westiepoo?
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.
Westiepoos 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 Westiepoos?
Plotts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Westiepoos bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Westiepoos Tolerate Cold Weather?
Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Westiepoos can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Westiepoo
Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Westiepoos have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Westiepoos Tolerate Hot Weather?
Plotts can tolerate hot weather.
Westiepoos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Westiepoo?
Plotts get along very well with other dogs.
Westiepoos get along very well with other dogs.
Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Westiepoos?
Plotts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Westiepoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Plotts and Westiepoos?
Plotts get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Westiepoos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Westiepoo?
Plotts are very easy to train.
Westiepoos are very easy to train.
Is the Plott Better for Apartment Owners than the Westiepoo?
Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.
Westiepoos adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Plott or the Westiepoo?
Plotts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Westiepoos 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 Westiepoo
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Westiepoo 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 Westiepoo:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Plott and how the Westiepoo compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Plott and of the Westiepoo to other breeds:
Plott Versus Other Dog Breeds
Plott versus Belgian Tervuren Plott versus Great Pyrenees Plott versus Lhasa Apso Plott versus Mastiff Plott versus Pyrenean Shepherd Plott versus Irish Wolfhound Plott versus Cavachon Plott versus Shiba Inu Plott versus Karelian Bear Dog Plott versus Sussex Spaniel Plott versus Bordoodle Plott versus Papipoo Plott versus Affenhuahua Plott versus Tibetan Terrier Plott versus Stabyhoun Plott versus Australian Kelpie Plott versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Plott versus Pomsky Plott versus Hovawart Plott versus Finnish Spitz Plott versus Clumber Spaniel Plott versus Miniature Pinscher Plott versus Goldendoodle Plott versus Irish Water Spaniel Plott versus Clumber Spaniel
Westiepoo Versus Other Dog Breeds
Westiepoo versus American Hairless Terrier Westiepoo versus American Pit Bull Terrier Westiepoo versus Pug Westiepoo versus American Hairless Terrier Westiepoo versus Akita Westiepoo versus Saint Berdoodle Westiepoo versus Leonberger Westiepoo versus Cairn Terrier Westiepoo versus Labrador Retriever Westiepoo versus Dogue de Bordeaux Westiepoo versus Norfolk Terrier Westiepoo versus Kooikerhondje Westiepoo versus Spinone Italiano Westiepoo versus Whippet Westiepoo versus Cockapoo Westiepoo versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Westiepoo versus Norwegian Lundehund Westiepoo versus Border Terrier Westiepoo versus Chow Chow Westiepoo versus Icelandic Sheepdog Westiepoo versus Lancashire Heeler Westiepoo versus Shiranian Westiepoo versus Redbone Coonhound Westiepoo versus Yorkipoo Westiepoo versus Border Collie
Conclusion: Plott versus Westiepoo. 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 Westiepoo better suits you and your family.