English Setter vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Compare the English Setter to the Welsh Springer Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Setters and Welsh Springer Spaniels.

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

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General Details

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-15 Years

Height

23-27 Inches

17-19 Inches

Weight

45-80 Pounds

35-45 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1825 AD

-5000 BC

Temperament

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Traits

Affectionate

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

45-80 °F

40-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Above Average

Average

Exercise Needs

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High to Very High

High

Top Running Speed

21 MPH

22 MPH

Strength

Medium

High

Grooming Needs

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Low

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Low

Low to Medium

Drool

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Below Average

Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Average

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Common Health Issues

Cancer

Hip dysplasia

Von willebrand's disease

Progressive retinal atrophy

Allergies

Hypothyroidism

Elbow dysplasia

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Heart problems

Eye diseases

Hemophilia A

Lysosomal storage diseases

Entropion

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Hypothyroidism

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Appearance Comparison

Coat

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Smooth

Double

Smooth

Coat Texture

Silky

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium to Long

Medium

Coat Coloring

English Setter

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Breed Colors