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- American Hairless Terrier Versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Introduction
- American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Overview
- American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel
- The Similarities Between the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Size Comparison of American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Lifespan of American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Temperament of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus the American Hairless Terrier
- Health Problems of American Hairless Terrier versus Health Problems of Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Tolerates Being Alone: American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Do American Hairless Terriers shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniels?
- Which one drools more, the American Hairless Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Which is Easier to Groom, the American Hairless Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
- Does the American Hairless Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
- Do American Hairless Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?
- Can American Hairless Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: American Hairless Terrier vs. Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Can American Hairless Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the American Hairless Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
- Are American Hairless Terriers good family dogs? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?
- How Kid-friendly are American Hairless Terriers and Welsh Springer Spaniels?
- Is the American Hairless Terrier Easier to Train than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
- Conclusion: American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
American Hairless Terrier Versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the American Hairless Terrier and for the Welsh Springer Spaniel. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the American Hairless Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Overview
A very important difference between the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The American Hairless Terrier is a small-sized dog while the Welsh Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the American Hairless Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
On the other hand, the Welsh Springer Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table
The table below compares the American Hairless Terrier to the Welsh Springer Spaniel based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel
| Factor | American Hairless Terrier | Welsh Springer Spaniel |
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| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 10 to 16 pounds | 35 to 55 pounds |
| Height | 12 to 16 inches | 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 13 to 16 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 14.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1840 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1625 – $2000 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 83.3 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the American Hairless Terrier in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Welsh Springer Spaniel. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the American Hairless Terrier is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Welsh Springer Spaniel is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the American Hairless Terrier is a better pet than the Welsh Springer Spaniel. So, you should get the American Hairless Terrier!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel
Below is a list of where the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are most different:
- American Hairless Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels can tolerate cold weather.
The Similarities Between the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel
The American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are most similar:
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel adapt well to apartment living.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are highly intelligent.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very easy to groom.
- Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very playful.
Size Comparison of American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
American Hairless Terriers weigh 10 to 16 pounds when fully grown. American Hairless Terriers are 12 to 16 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Welsh Springer Spaniels weigh 35 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Welsh Springer Spaniels are 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
The lifespan of American Hairless Terriers is between 13 to 16 years. The average lifespan of American Hairless Terriers is 14.5 years.
The lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniels is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniels is 12.5 years.
American Hairless Terriers live longer than Welsh Springer Spaniels.
Temperament of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus the American Hairless Terrier
The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a better temperament than the American Hairless Terrier.
This is because the temperament score for the Welsh Springer Spaniel is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the American Hairless Terrier is 83.3 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 83.3 percent, the American Hairless Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Welsh Springer Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 6 American Hairless Terriers and 6 Welsh Springer Spaniels.
Health Problems of American Hairless Terrier versus Health Problems of Welsh Springer Spaniel
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the American Hairless Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the American Hairless Terrier than for the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
9 health tests are recommended for American Hairless Terrier while 4 tests are recommended for the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in American Hairless Terriers and in Welsh Springer Spaniels.
American Hairless Terrier Health Problems
American Hairless Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing American Hairless Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a American Hairless Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your American Hairless Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen American Hairless Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for American Hairless Terriers here.
Welsh Springer Spaniel Health Problems
Welsh Springer Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Welsh Springer Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Welsh Springer Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Welsh Springer Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Welsh Springer Spaniels for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Welsh Springer Spaniels here.
Tolerates Being Alone: American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel
American Hairless Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Welsh Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Do American Hairless Terriers shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniels?
American Hairless Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the American Hairless Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel
American Hairless Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Welsh Springer Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the American Hairless Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
American Hairless Terriers are very easy to groom.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to groom.
Does the American Hairless Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
American Hairless Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Welsh Springer Spaniels have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do American Hairless Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?
American Hairless Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can American Hairless Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
American Hairless Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Welsh Springer Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: American Hairless Terrier vs. Welsh Springer Spaniel
American Hairless Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Welsh Springer Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can American Hairless Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
American Hairless Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Welsh Springer Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the American Hairless Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
American Hairless Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Welsh Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Are American Hairless Terriers good family dogs? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?
American Hairless Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are American Hairless Terriers and Welsh Springer Spaniels?
American Hairless Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Welsh Springer Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the American Hairless Terrier Easier to Train than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
American Hairless Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.
Is the American Hairless Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
American Hairless Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the American Hairless Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
American Hairless Terriers are OK for new dog owners.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.
Conclusion: American Hairless Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the American Hairless Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel better suits you and your family.