Breed comparison
Swedish Vallhund 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.
5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
3Good with other dogs4
3Openness to strangers1
4Playfulness3
4Energy level4
4Trainability5
4Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective3
3Barking3
4Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Openness to strangers: the Swedish Vallhund scores 3 out of 5, the Welsh Springer Spaniel 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, energy level, mental stimulation needs, adaptability, watchdog / protective.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Swedish Vallhund if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Welsh Springer Spaniel if you want less dog hair, you want a dog that is easier to train, you have other dogs.
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.