Peaceful, dependable, loving and endless energy sums up the qualities of the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
Expect lots of licks, cuddles and runs with a Welsh Springer Spaniel in the family. They have a very steady temperament and love to be around their humans. Their favourite activities are runs, games and cuddles. Their long wavy coat, big ears and puppy dog eyes make this breed the ultimate family pet.
They are not as outgoing as their cousin (the English Springer Spaniel), but are similar in their eagerness to please. Welsh Springer Spaniels are intelligent and easy to train. They are well suited to family environments with young children and also make great companions for senior pet parents. They have a medium tendency to bark and may test their voice from time to time. Welsh Springer Spaniels live for 12-15 years.
Fun fact: The history of the Welsh Springer Spaniel
dates back as far as 7000 BC.
These dogs have oodles of energy and will go and go and go. The Welsh Springer Spaniel needs lots of rigorous exercise, such as daily runs and games of fetch. They are best suited to a yard. Lots of mental and physical stimulation will keep them happy. They can suffer from separation anxiety, and best suit families who are home throughout the day. Their coat needs to be brushed regularly and the hair on their ears trimmed. Welsh Springer Spaniels shed little. They get along well with other pets. They are full grown around 12 months old.
Scheduled six monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure that your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. Welsh Springer Spaniels are renowned for being in good health and relatively free of health problems. However, allergies and some eye conditions can arise. Together with your vet, you can determine and maintain a preventative health care program based on the individual needs of your canine companion.
Size
A Welsh Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized breed weighing between 16 and 20kgs, with a height between 46 and 48cms.
Space
While your pet can adapt to small space, they fare best in a yard.
Energy Levels
The equivalent of a marathon runner, they like to go and go and go. Rigorous daily exercise and lots of games are needed each day.
Difficulty of Training
Their high level of intelligence and desire to please makes them very easy dogs to train.
Family Suitability
While not a great watchdog, they are perfect family pets or loyal companions.
Compatibility with other Pets
They love all other pets.
Need for Company
While not likely to follow you around from room to room, these Spaniels love attention.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breed?
Yes
Coat and Grooming Needs
They are moderate-maintenance. Brush weekly and trim the hair around their ears when necessary. They have a medium coat in red and white.
Shedding
They shed little.
Tendency to Bark
This breed loves a good chat. Expect lots of barking.