Scottish Deerhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Compare the Scottish Deerhound to the Welsh Springer Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scottish Deerhounds and Welsh Springer Spaniels.

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

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General Details

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

8-11 Years

12-15 Years

Height

28-32 Inches

17-19 Inches

Weight

75-110 Pounds

35-45 Pounds

Intelligence

Average

Above Average

History

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1600 AD

-5000 BC

Temperament

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Stubborn

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

40-80 °F

40-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Above Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Energy Level

Medium

High

Exercise Required

Medium

High

Top Running Speed

35 MPH

22 MPH

Strength

Very High

High

Grooming Needs

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Low

Shedding

Medium to High

Medium

Dander

Medium

Low to Medium

Drool

Medium

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

None

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Below Average

Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Average Lifespan

8-11 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Common Health Issues

Bloat

Allergies

Hypothyroidism

Osteosarcoma

Drug sensitivity

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Cystinuria

Factor VII deficiency

Entropion

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Hypothyroidism

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Double

Smooth

Coat Texture

Scruffy

Silky

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Coat Coloring

Scottish Deerhound

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Breed Colors

Gray Brindle