Pointer
VS
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Pointer vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Compare Pointer 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
Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
20 – 34 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
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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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