Hovawart vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Hovawart to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Hovawarts and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1210 AD
1800 AD
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Hovawart
Welsh Sheepdog
