English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare English Springer Spaniels to Irish Water Spaniels. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Origin Country
Spain
Ireland
Origin Year
1700 AD
1000 AD
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-12 Years
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
