Schapendoes
VS
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Schapendoes vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Compare Schapendoes 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
Schapendoes
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
18 – 22 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Schapendoes
Great with kids
Medium
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Schapendoes
Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.
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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