Welsh Springer Spaniel dog
Medium breed active energy Silky coat Sporting Group

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Happy, Reserved, Upbeat

Standing between 17 and 19 inches at the shoulder, Welshies are described by their fans as being of โ€œhandy sizeโ€: bigger and stronger than Cocker Spaniels but smaller than English Springers.Welshies have two hallmarks that distinguish them from other spaniels: A uniquely tapered โ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 35โ€“55 lbs (15.88โ€“24.95 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 17โ€“19" ๐ŸŽ‚ 12โ€“15 yr lifespan ๐Ÿง  Intelligence #31 (Above average)

Welsh Springer Spaniel Characteristics

Energy

80%

Shedding

0%

Trainability

80%

Grooming

40%

Friendliness

80%

Coat Type

Silky coat

Weekly Brushing

Breed Data

๐Ÿง 
#31
Intelligence
๐ŸŽ‚
12.5yr
Avg lifespan
๐Ÿ’ฐ
$20K
Lifetime cost
๐Ÿ–
$324/yr
Annual food
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง
Great
With kids
๐Ÿฉบ
1
Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: hip problems

Expert Picks for Welsh Springer Spaniels

โญ Top Pick Taste of the Wild High Prairie

dog food

Taste of the Wild High Prairie

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

Best value grain-free option โ€” great for active dogsโ€ฆ

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

toys

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ€” nothing else comes closeโ€ฆ

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

beds

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best cooling bed โ€” essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโ€ฆ

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

health

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best DNA test overall โ€” unmatched health screening depthโ€ฆ

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

training

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.4

Best GPS collar for active owners โ€” 3-month battery is class-leadingโ€ฆ

FURminator deShedding Tool for Large Dogs

grooming

FURminator deShedding Tool for Large Dogs

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.6

The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ€” nothing removes undercoatโ€ฆ

Welsh Springer Spaniel Care Tips

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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 8 โ€” Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs

Section

Opjagende honden

Status

recognized