Gundog group · Wales
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Also called Welshie, Welsh Starter.
Medium dog, high energy, quick to learn.
- Loyal
- Affectionate
- Reserved
- Active
- Devoted
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 16 to 25 kg35 to 55 lb
- Lives
- 12 to 15 years
- Energy
- High
- Trains
- High
- Barks
- Moderate
Training
Training a Welsh Springer Spaniel
Gundog breeds. Quick to learn and quick to get over-excited. The work is calm around distractions, not obedience.
Build Trust First
Start here
Welshies can be reserved. Build a strong bond through positive experiences before intensive training.
Consistency is Key
These sensitive dogs need consistent, fair training. Avoid harsh corrections that cause shutdown.
Socialisation
Natural reserve with strangers requires early, extensive socialisation for confident adult temperament.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Welsh Springer Spaniel and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to find, flush and retrieve game alongside a person. Biddable, busy, and happiest with a job.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersModerate
- CatsModerate
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 1-2 hours daily. Active play, retrieving, and outdoor adventures. Less intense than English Springers.
- Grooming
- Moderate. Regular brushing 2-3 times weekly, occasional professional grooming. Ear cleaning important.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Medium length, Flat, Silky, FeatheredRed and White
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint condition requiring health screening
Epilepsy
Moderate
Seizure disorder that may require lifelong medication
Entropion
Mild
Eyelid abnormality that may need surgical correction
Where they come from
History
An ancient breed from Wales, distinct from the English Springer Spaniel. References to red and white spaniels in Wales date back to 1570. Nearly extinct by the late 1800s, the breed was revived and remains rare but devoted to those who know them.
