Welsh Springer Spaniel vs American Hairless Terrier
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and American Hairless Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
VS
American Hairless Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Welsh Springer Spaniel
American Hairless Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
31 – 41 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
3 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
14 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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
American Hairless Terrier
Low grooming
Small
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 American Hairless Terrier
Small, lively terrier available in hairless and coated forms, usually 25–46 cm and 5–12 kg. Very people-focused, indoor-oriented, and low-shedding, often suiting allergy-prone owners. Needs moderate daily exercise, mental stimulation, skin protection, and consistent, positive training.
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