Field Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

Field Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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General Details
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
34-50 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Heart problems
Eye problems
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Field Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Colors
Liver
Liver
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