Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Akita
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and Akita: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
VS
Akita
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Akita
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
60 – 67 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
38 – 42 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 11 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
4/5
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
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
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 Akita
Large, powerful Japanese spitz breed with a broad head, curled tail and dense double coat that sheds heavily. Calm, independent and reserved with strangers but deeply loyal to family and a natural guardian. Intelligent yet strong‑willed, best for experienced, consistent owners.
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