| Origin |
Great Britain - 1600's. |
| Original Use |
Retrieving, bird flushing |
| Use Today |
Retrieving, bird flushing, companion |
| Temperament |
It is a loving and devoted, even tempered companion. It has lots of energy and loves to play, hunt, retrieve (on land or water), and explore. |
| Acceptance of: |
Other Dogs - Good |
| Other Pets - Good |
| Strangers - Not Good |
| Children - Very Good
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| Watchdog Ability |
Very Good |
| Guard dog Ability |
Not Good |
| Ease of Training |
Good |
| Living Conditions |
Can live outdoors in moderate climates, but does best when living indoors with it's family. |
| Exercise |
Requires daily outdoor exercise. |
| Coat |
It has a straight flat dense coat of medium length. There is noticeable feathering on the back of the front
legs, on the hind legs, on the chest and abdomen, on the ears, and on the tail. The coat is water resistant. |
| Grooming |
Requires grooming once or twice a week. |
| Colors |
Red on a white background. |
| Height and Weight |
Weight range is 35 to 45 pounds (15.9 to 20.4 kg) while the height range is 17 to 19 inches (43.2 to 48.3 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals. |
| Life Expectancy |
12 to 15 years. |
| Group |
The AKC places the Welsh Springer Spaniel dog in the sporting group. |
