Shikoku
VS
English Springer Spaniel
Shikoku vs English Springer Spaniel
Compare Shikoku and English 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
Shikoku
English Springer Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
50 – 51 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Sponsored Ad
Characteristics
Shikoku
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
English Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
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.
Similar breeds
View more
-fullscreen.jpg)
