Icelandic Sheepdog vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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General Details
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16½-18 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
Iceland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
870 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Grooming Needs
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Eye problems
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Chocolate
Chocolate
Grey
Grey
Tan
Tan
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