German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Comparison – Which dog is better Deutscher Wachtel or Welsh Cocker Spaniel?

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Name	German Spaniel	Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origins	Germany	Wales
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for German Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel. What other names are these breeds known by?	Deutscher Wachtel Deutscher Wachtelhund German Quail Dog	Welsh Cocker Spaniel Welsh Starter Welshie Welsh Springer
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a German Spaniel and a Welsh Springer Spaniel. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a German Spaniel and a Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed is heavier?	40–55 pounds (18–25 kg)	Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Is a German Spaniel taller than a Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Male: 19–21 inch (48–54 cm), Female: 18–20 inch (45–52 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a German Spaniel and a Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, German Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Average: The German Spaniel is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is easier than average to get.

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The German Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare training requirements.	German Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare alertness levels.	German Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare territorial behaviors.	German Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a German Spaniel and a Welsh Springer Spaniel. How do their temperaments differ?	Energetic Alert	Active Playful Stubborn Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Average to High: German Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel social needs comparison:	German Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	The wanderlust potential of the German Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel? Which can be better for hunting?	German Spaniel dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The German Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare play drive and energy.	German Spaniels are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the German Spaniel breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Welsh Springer Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare adaptability levels.	German Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: German Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	German Spaniel dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The German Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare mouthing behaviors.	German Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Welsh Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spaniel: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniel: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Welsh Springer Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a German Spaniel and a Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which breed is healthier?	German Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Rare The German Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Welsh Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare activity levels.	German Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	German Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
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German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The German Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Welsh Springer Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for German Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare breed colors.	Brown Brown Roan Solid Red Red & White	Red White
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare maintenance needs.	Advanced: The German Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare drooling amounts.	The German Spaniel is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The German Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a German Spaniel and a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare fur types.	Wavy Thick	Silky Soft Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Do German Spaniel dogs shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs?	German Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare kid-friendliness.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel?	German Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel? Can a German Spaniel and a Welsh Springer Spaniel be friends? Do German Spaniel dogs get along with Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs?	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel?	Yes German Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really German Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Welsh Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a German Spaniel or a Welsh Springer Spaniel? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between German Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between German Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between German Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between German Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

German Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of German Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of German Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between German Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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