Welsh Springer Spaniel
VS
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and Chesapeake Bay Retriever side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
53 – 66 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
25 – 36 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
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
2/5
Characteristics
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a strong American waterfowl retriever with a muscular build and oily, wavy brown double coat for cold waters. Loyal and reserved, it bonds closely with family, needs firm, fair training, and high daily exercise, and is generally robust but prone to joint and eye issues.
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