Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Afghan Hound
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and Afghan Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
VS
Afghan Hound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Afghan Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
63 – 74 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
26 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Afghan Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Summary
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.
About Afghan Hound
Ancient sighthound with tall, elegant build and long silky coat needing frequent grooming. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with family, independent and sensitive to harsh handling. Requires calm, positive training, secure exercise, and careful health and coat care.
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