Lakeland Terrier vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

Lakeland Terrier vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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General Details
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
15-18 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Loving
Needy
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Lakeland Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Colors
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