Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Comparison – Which dog is better Welsh Cocker Spaniel or Drent?

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Name	Welsh Springer Spaniel	Drentsche Patrijshond
Origins	Wales	Netherlands
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Welsh Springer Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond. What other names are these breeds known by?	Welsh Cocker Spaniel Welsh Starter Welshie Welsh Springer	Drent Drentsche Patrijshond Dutch Partridge Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Welsh Springer Spaniel and a Drentsche Patrijshond. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Welsh Springer Spaniel and a Drentsche Patrijshond. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg)	Male: 48-73 pounds (21.5-33 kg), Female: 46-71 pounds (21-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 60.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 58.5 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Welsh Springer Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond? Is a Welsh Springer Spaniel taller than a Drentsche Patrijshond?	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	Male: 23–25 inches (58–63 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	Male: 23–25 inches (58–63 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–60 cm)

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Welsh Springer Spaniel and a Drentsche Patrijshond. Which breed costs more?	$1200-$1400	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Welsh Springer Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond?	Frequent: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

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

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Drentsche Patrijshond rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare play drive and energy.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Drentsche Patrijshond is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Welsh Springer Spaniel breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Drentsche Patrijshond breed in the home.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare adaptability levels.	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Welsh Springer Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniel: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Drentsche Patrijshond: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare climate tolerances.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Welsh Springer Spaniel and a Drentsche Patrijshond. Which breed is healthier?	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond?	Average The Welsh Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Drentsche Patrijshond should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hereditary Stomatocytosis

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Welsh Springer Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Drentsche Patrijshond's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare daily food needs.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Welsh Springer Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare breed colors.	Red White	White Brown Orange Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Drentsche Patrijshond requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare drooling amounts.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Drentsche Patrijshond is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Drentsche Patrijshond has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Welsh Springer Spaniel and a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare fur types.	Silky Soft Straight	Dense Waterproof Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond? Do Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs shed more than Drentsche Patrijshond dogs?	Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Good With Comparison

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

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare scenting abilities.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Welsh Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Drentsche Patrijshond breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Welsh Springer Spaniel or a Drentsche Patrijshond? 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond. 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.

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Welsh Springer Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	2-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Welsh Springer Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Welsh Springer Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond. 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.

Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Welsh Springer Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Welsh Springer Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond. 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Welsh Springer Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service

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