English Foxhound vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the English Foxhound to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Foxhounds and Welsh Sheepdogs.
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1580 AD
1800 AD
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
