Welsh Terrier
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Welsh Terrier vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Welsh Terrier and German Spitz – Giant 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 Terrier
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 39 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
9 – 10 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Welsh Terrier
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Summary
About Welsh Terrier
Medium-sized, sturdy Welsh terrier with a wiry black-and-tan coat that sheds little but needs regular stripping. Bred in Wales to hunt, it is active, bold, affectionate yet independent, with strong chase instincts. Intelligent and trainable, it thrives on firm, positive guidance and daily exercise.
About German Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.
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