English Springer Spaniel
VS
Border Terrier
English Springer Spaniel vs Border Terrier
Compare English Springer Spaniel and Border Terrier 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
English Springer Spaniel
Border Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
50 – 51 cm
28 – 40 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
English Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium, athletic gundog with a feathered, weather‑resistant coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, affectionate and people‑oriented, it requires 1.5–2 hours of daily mental and physical exercise. Generally healthy, active, and suited to engaged, outdoorsy homes.
About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
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