Bearded Collie vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Compare the Bearded Collie to the Welsh Springer Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Welsh Springer Spaniels.

Bearded Collie vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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General Details
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Eye diseases
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
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