Breed comparison
Miniature American Shepherd vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Miniature American Shepherd
5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs4
3Openness to strangers1
4Playfulness3
5Energy level4
5Trainability5
5Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective3
3Barking3
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming2
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Openness to strangers: the Miniature American Shepherd scores 3 out of 5, the Welsh Springer Spaniel 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, trainability, adaptability, watchdog / protective, barking.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Miniature American Shepherd if you want an energetic exercise partner, you have other dogs. Pick the Welsh Springer Spaniel if you prefer a calmer dog.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.