Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Characteristic
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
45 – 48 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
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 Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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