Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Height 46–48 cm 43–46 cm
- Weight 18–25 kg 16–23 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is in the AKC's Sporting Group. It comes from Wales, Wales. Males weigh 18–25 kg and females 16–23 kg. It stands 43–48 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in Wales. They have a short, dense coat, and come in a variety of colors. They are an active breed, and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They are loyal and devoted to their owners, and make good family companions.
- Group
- Sporting Group
- Origin
- Wales, Wales
- Coat
- medium double · rich red and white
- Also known as
- Welsh Springer, Welshie, and Welsh Spaniel
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Welsh Springer Spaniel. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org welshspringerspanielclubofamerica.org ukcdogs.com en.wikipedia.org petmd.com showsightmagazine.com dogtime.com
Welsh Springer Spaniel FAQ
- How long does a Welsh Springer Spaniel live?
- The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a Welsh Springer Spaniel get?
- Males weigh 18–25 kg and females 16–23 kg. Height ranges from 43–48 cm.
- Is the Welsh Springer Spaniel hypoallergenic?
- No, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Welsh Springer Spaniel in?
- The Welsh Springer Spaniel is in the AKC's Sporting Group.
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Boykin Spaniel
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Cocker Spaniel
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Mountain Cur
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