Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Field Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Welsh Springer Spaniel	Field Spaniel	English Springer Spaniel
Origins	Wales	England	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	133	145	27
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Other Names	Welsh Springer, Welsh Cocker Spaniel, Welsh Starter, Welshie	Field	Springer Spaniel
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1894 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$1200-$1400	$800-$1000	$700-$800

General Appearance - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Field Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg)	35-50 pounds (16-22.5 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)	42.5 pounds (16-22.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Field Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Coat	Silky Soft Straight	Dense Silky Waterproof	Feathered
Colors	Red White	Golden Liver Blue Roan Black	White Liver Tan Black
Grooming	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Field Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.	Field Spaniels shed moderately.	English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Field Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Friendly Stubborn	Adaptable Docile Sensitive Cautious Familiar Sociable	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Social Alert Energetic Playful
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Welsh Springer Spaniel's has great intelligence.	Smart: Field Spaniel's has great intelligence.	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Welsh Springer Spaniels are easy to train.	Field Spaniels are easy to train.	English Springer Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed.	The Field Spaniel is a highly playful breed.	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Welsh Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Field Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Welsh Springer Spaniels need for social interaction is average.	Field Spaniels are a social breed.	English Springer Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Field Spaniel rarely barks.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Welsh Springer Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Field Spaniels are average watchdogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Field Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	English Springer Spaniels are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Field Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Welsh Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Field Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Welsh Springer Spaniels have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Field Spaniels have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	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.	Field Spaniels have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	English Springer Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Field Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Springer Spaniels 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.	Field Spaniels 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.	English Springer Spaniels 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.
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 - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Field Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	English Springer Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Welsh Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Field Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	English Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Welsh Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Field Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Welsh Springer Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Field Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Welsh Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Field Spaniels are generally with other pets.	English Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Welsh Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Field Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Springer Spaniels 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.	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.	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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Welsh Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Field Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really English Springer Spaniel 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 - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Field Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

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 Field Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Eye Problems Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Allergies Ear Infections Ectropion Hip Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	11-15 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Welsh Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Field Spaniels are high energy dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Welsh Springer Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Field Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	English Springer Spaniels need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Field Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	English Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Field Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Field Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Field Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

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	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-10 puppies
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