Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Norfolk Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Treeing Walker Coonhound	Welsh Springer Spaniel	Norfolk Terrier
Origins	United States	Wales	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	131	133	128
Reviews	2	0	0
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Other Names	TWC, Walker	Welsh Springer, Welsh Cocker Spaniel, Welsh Starter, Welshie	Drop-Eared Norwich Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1979 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	No set
Price	$400-$600	$1200-$1400	$2000-$2500

General Appearance - Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Norfolk Terrier

Size	Large	Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), Female: 40-60 pounds (18-26 kg)	Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg)	10-12 pounds (4½-5½ kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)	11 pounds (5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Hair & Care - Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Norfolk Terrier

Coat	Smooth Shiny Dense Glossy	Silky Soft Straight	Wiry Shaggy
Colors	White Tricolor Black	Red White	Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Treeing Walker Coonhound requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Norfolk Terrier requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Treeing Walker Coonhounds shed moderately.	Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.	Norfolk Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Norfolk Terrier

Temperament	Affectionate Confident Trainable Clever Loving	Affectionate Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Friendly Stubborn	Companionable Happy Selfish Confidence Intelligent Fearless Lovable Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Welsh Springer Spaniel's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are easy to train.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are easy to train.	Norfolk Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a playful breed.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed.	The Norfolk Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Treeing Walker Coonhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are highly affectionate dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Norfolk Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Treeing Walker Coonhounds need for social interaction is average.	Welsh Springer Spaniels need for social interaction is average.	Norfolk Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a vocal breed.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Norfolk Terrier is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are average watchdogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Norfolk Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Treeing Walker Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Norfolk Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Treeing Walker Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Norfolk Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Treeing Walker Coonhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Norfolk Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Treeing Walker Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Welsh Springer Spaniels have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Norfolk Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Welsh Springer Spaniels 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.	Norfolk Terriers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Treeing Walker Coonhounds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norfolk Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Norfolk Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not cat-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Norfolk Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Treeing Walker Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norfolk Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Norfolk Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Treeing Walker Coonhounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Norfolk Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Welsh Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Norfolk Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Treeing Walker Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Welsh Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Norfolk Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Norfolk Terrier

Health Issues	Treeing Walker Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Norfolk Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Polyradiculoneuritis Skin Diseases Work-related Injuries	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	12-13 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Treeing Walker Coonhounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Norfolk Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Treeing Walker Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.	Welsh Springer Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Norfolk Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Norfolk Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups 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.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	High: The Norfolk Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Norfolk Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Treeing Walker Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Norfolk Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Norfolk Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Treeing Walker Coonhound vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Norfolk Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	6-8 puppies	2-5 puppies
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