Welsh Springer Spaniel
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Västgötaspets
Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Västgötaspets
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and Västgötaspets 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
Västgötaspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
31 – 33 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
9 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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 Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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