Irish Wolfhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

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General Details

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

6-8 Years

12-15 Years

Height

32-35 Inches

17-19 Inches

Weight

90-180 Pounds

35-45 Pounds

Intelligence

Average

Above Average

History

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Origin Country

Unspecified

United Kingdom

Origin Year

-700 BC

-5000 BC

Temperament

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

20-75 °F

40-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Energy Level

Medium

High

Exercise Required

Medium

High

Top Running Speed

35 MPH

22 MPH

Strength

Very High

High

Grooming Needs

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Low

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Medium

Low to Medium

Drool

Medium to High

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Aggression

None

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

None

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Average

Above Average

Protection

Below Average

Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Average Lifespan

6-8 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Common Health Issues

Bloat

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Elbow dysplasia

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteosarcoma

Drug sensitivity

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Liver shunt

Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy

Entropion

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Hypothyroidism

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Double

Smooth

Coat Texture

Shaggy

Silky

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Coat Coloring

Irish Wolfhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Breed Colors

Gray and Brindle

Red and Brindle