Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
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
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
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 Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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