English Springer Spaniel vs Flat Coated Retriever
Compare English Springer Spaniel and Flat Coated Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
English Springer Spaniel
VS
Flat Coated Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
English Springer Spaniel
Flat Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
50 – 51 cm
56 – 61 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
25 – 36 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
8 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
English Springer Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
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 Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
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