English Foxhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Compare the English Foxhound to the Welsh Springer Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Foxhounds and Welsh Springer Spaniels.

English Foxhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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General Details
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1580 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Renal disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
English Foxhound
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
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