Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Shikoku
Compare the Welsh Springer Spaniel to the Shikoku. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Welsh Springer Spaniels and Shikokus.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-19 Inches
17-21 Inches
Weight
35-45 Pounds
35-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
-5000 BC
1900 AD
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Shikoku