English Springer Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever
Compare English Springer Spaniels to Flat-Coated Retrievers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1859 AD
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-10 Years
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
