Foxhound vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Foxhound to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1800 AD
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Foxhound
Welsh Sheepdog
