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 vs Welsh Sheepdog
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
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General Details
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
Above Average
Above Average
History
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1580 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Traits
Stubborn
Stubborn
Living Environment
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
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
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
Grooming Needs
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Renal disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
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
Coat Coloring
English Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Colors
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