Welsh Springer Spaniel
VS
Havanese
Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Havanese
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and Havanese 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
Havanese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
14 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Havanese
Easy to train
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 Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s national toy breed, a sturdy, lively companion with a long, silky, low‑shedding coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, it suits families, apartments or houses. It needs regular grooming, daily walks, play, mental stimulation, and dislikes long periods alone.
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