Is the Bordoodle Better than the Welsh Springer Spaniel as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Bordoodle Versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle or the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

Bordoodle versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Overview

Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are similar in size. The Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Bordoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

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.

Bordoodle versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

Factor Bordoodle Welsh Springer Spaniel
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 15 years
Height 12 to 22 inches 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Weight 30 to 60 pounds 35 to 55 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Average Price $1890 No Data
Price Range $1200 – $2363 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination by the age of 2, then at ages 5 and 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle is 92 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 Bordoodle is a better pet than the Welsh Springer Spaniel. So, you should get the Bordoodle!

    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 Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are most different:

    • Bordoodles are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    The Similarities Between the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    The Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are most similar:

    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are not very friendly towards strangers.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are good for new dog owners.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel can tolerate hot weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very easy to groom.
    • Both the Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very easy to train.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very playful.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are highly intelligent.

    Size Comparison of Bordoodle versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

    Bordoodles weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Bordoodles are 12 to 22 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 Bordoodle versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    The lifespan of Bordoodles is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Bordoodles is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniels is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniels is 12.5 years.

    Bordoodles live longer than Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bordoodle versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Bordoodles can be left alone only for a short time.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bordoodles shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Bordoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Bordoodle or the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Bordoodles 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 Bordoodle or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Bordoodles are very easy to groom.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Does the Bordoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Bordoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Bordoodles Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Bordoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Bordoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bordoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bordoodle vs. Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Bordoodles 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 Bordoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bordoodles can tolerate hot weather.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bordoodle or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Bordoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Bordoodles good family dogs? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Bordoodles 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 Bordoodles and Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Bordoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bordoodle Easier to Train than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Bordoodles are very easy to train.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Is the Bordoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Bordoodles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bordoodle or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Bordoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle and the Welsh Springer Spaniel better suits you and your family.