Bearded Collie
VS
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Bearded Collie vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Compare Bearded Collie and Welsh Springer Spaniel side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bearded Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 56 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Bearded Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
About Welsh Springer Spaniel
Medium, athletic red-and-white spaniel from Wales, bred as a steady gundog. Affectionate, people-focused and often strongly bonded to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, training and mental work. Sensitive, generally healthy, with a weatherproof coat that enjoys mud and water.
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