Portuguese Water Dog vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Compare Portuguese Water Dog and Welsh Springer Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Portuguese Water Dog
VS
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Portuguese Water Dog
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
43 – 57 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
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
Portuguese Water Dog
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is a sturdy, medium‑sized, low‑shedding water lover with a curly or wavy coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and energetic, it needs regular grooming, daily training, and plenty of exercise and swimming, thriving as an active, closely involved family companion.
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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