Pointer vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Pointer to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1800 AD
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Pointer
Welsh Sheepdog
