Border Terrier vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Compare the Border Terrier to the Welsh Springer Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Welsh Springer Spaniels.

Border Terrier vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Change Breed
Change Breed
General Details
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Blue Grizzle
Red
Red
Menu