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Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a close relative of the English Springer but was recognized as a distinct breed in 1902.

Calculate Welsh Springer Spaniel age
Lifespan14 yrrange 13–15
SizeMediumSporting Group
Weight35–55 lb15.9–24.9 kg
Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11

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About

About the Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a close relative of the English Springer but was recognized as a distinct breed in 1902. Always red-and-white and slightly smaller than its English counterpart, with a narrower working focus.

Aging

How Welsh Springer Spaniels age

RVC VetCompass data places median lifespan at 14.0 years (n=734) — one of the longer-lived sporting breeds. Hypothyroidism on OFA screens at 8.5% is the main surveilled condition; cataracts at 2.4% are modest for a spaniel.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 14 yr · range 13–15Senior careSenior at 7 · geriatric at 11Common health issues4 tracked conditions
Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight
35–55 lb(15.9–24.9 kg)
Height
17–19 in(43.2–48.3 cm)
Coat type
Medium
Colors
Red & White
Temperament

Temperament

How Welsh Springer Spaniels tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

loyaleven-temperedactiveaffectionate
  • Energy
  • Trainability
  • Good with kids
  • Good with other dogs
  • Shedding
Health

Common health issues

Full health profile
  • Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr

    Hypothyroidism

    Description and veterinary guidance for Hypothyroidism land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~7 yr

    Cataracts

    Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr

    Elbow Dysplasia

    Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

Exercise
60min
per day

About 60 minutes of activity per day keeps a Welsh Springer Spaniel physically and mentally satisfied. Split it between a structured walk and free play.

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References

Sources

Lifespan and health figures on this page are drawn from the peer-reviewed and organizational sources below.

  1. AKC breed standardAmerican Kennel Club breed page

    Breed size, weight range, height, AKC group, origin, coat type, and temperament baseline.

  2. RVC VetCompassRoyal Veterinary College VetCompass life-table research (McMillan et al. 2024)

    UK primary-care records; source for the median-lifespan and mortality figures.