Differences and Similarities between the Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

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Chow Chow Versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Introduction

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

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

Chow Chow versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

Chow Chow versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Overview

A very important difference between the Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chow Chow is a large-sized dog while the Welsh Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Chow Chow belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

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.

Chow Chow versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table

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

Factor Chow Chow Welsh Springer Spaniel
Kid-Friendly 1/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 4/5
Intelligence 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 1/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 15 years
Height 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 4/5
Easygoing 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 2/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Weight 40 to 70 pounds 35 to 55 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 5/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Average Price $1750 No Data
Price Range $1000 – $2500 No Data
Temperament Score 71.7 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination by the age of 2, then at ages 5 and 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 74 128
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 76 31

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow is 69 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel is a better pet than the Chow Chow. So, you should get the Welsh Springer Spaniel!

    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 Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

  • Chow Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Chow Chows do not get along well with other dogs. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels get along well with other dogs.
  • Chow Chows require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to groom.
  • Chow Chows not very intelligent. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are highly intelligent.
  • Chow Chows 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.
  • Chow Chows not very playful. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are very playful.
  • Chow Chows are not very sensitive to their enviroment. They can tolerate noisy environments. They are also not very sensitive to the tone of your voice, firm or gentle. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Chow Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Chow Chows are not easy to train. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.
  • Chow Chows do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Chow Chows have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Chow Chows have low exercise needs. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Chow Chows can be left alone for some time without problems. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
  • The Similarities Between the Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

  • Both the Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel can tolerate cold weather.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chow Chow versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

    Chow Chows weigh 40 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Chow Chows are 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 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 Chow Chow versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    The lifespan of Chow Chows is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Chow Chows 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.

    Chow Chows live longer than Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    Temperament of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus the Chow Chow

    The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a better temperament than the Chow Chow.

    This is because the temperament score for the Welsh Springer Spaniel is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Chow Chow is 71.7 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 71.7 percent, the Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 99 Chow Chows and 6 Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    Adopting the Chow Chow versus Adopting the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chow Chows and many Welsh Springer Spaniels are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Chow Chow named Butterbeer that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chow Chows like Butterbeer on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Chow Chows, Welsh Springer Spaniels are also available for adoption. For example, Sage is a Male Welsh Springer Spaniel that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Welsh Springer Spaniels like Sage that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Chowder* is the name of another Chow Chow (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Chow Chows and Welsh Springer Spaniels that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Chow Chow versus the Intelligence of the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Chow Chow Welsh Springer Spaniel
    Intelligence Rank 76 out of 130 dog breeds 31 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More! Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Chow Chow has an obedience intelligence rank of 76 out of 130 dog breeds. The Chow Chow belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Chow Chows tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.

    The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an obedience intelligence rank of 31 out of 130 dog breeds. The Welsh Springer Spaniel belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Welsh Springer Spaniels tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Welsh Springer Spaniel is more intelligent than the Chow Chow.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Chow Chow versus Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Chow Chow is more popular with dog owners than the Welsh Springer Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Chow Chow is 74 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Welsh Springer Spaniel is 128 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Chow Chow

    Popularity of Chow Chow

    Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Year Chow Chow Popularity Rank Welsh Springer Spaniel Popularity Rank
    2013 70 124
    2014 70 133
    2015 73 128
    2016 74 123
    2017 76 133
    2018 75 128
    2019 77 130
    2020 84 128

    Health Problems of Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow is prone to more genetic health problems than the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chow Chow than for the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

    6 health tests are recommended for Chow Chow while 4 tests are recommended for the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chow Chows and in Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    Chow Chow Health Problems

    Chow Chows are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chow Chow 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 Chow Chows for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chow Chows 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:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination by the age of 2, then at ages 5 and 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Welsh Springer Spaniels here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chow Chows and Welsh Springer Spaniels

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chow Chow Breed is Elbow problems.

    This is because the Chow Chow ranks 1 out of 144 dog breeds for Elbow problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1393 Chow Chows, 693 of them had Elbow problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chow Chows, and how common these diseases are in Chow Chows relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Elbow problems: Rank 1 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 3 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 15 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 36 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 88 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Welsh Springer Spaniel Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the Welsh Springer Spaniel ranks 12 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1309 Welsh Springer Spaniels, 125 of them had Thyroid problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Welsh Springer Spaniels, and how common these diseases are in Welsh Springer Spaniels relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 12 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 81 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 111 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 118 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chow Chow and in Welsh Springer Spaniel and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chow Chow and the Welsh Springer Spaniel:

    Disease Chow Chow Rank Welsh Springer Spaniel Rank
    Elbow problems 1 out of 144 dog breeds 118 out of 144 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 3 out of 182 dog breeds 81 out of 182 dog breeds
    Patella problems 15 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 36 out of 198 dog breeds 111 out of 198 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 88 out of 115 dog breeds 12 out of 115 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chow Chow versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Chow Chows can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Do Chow Chows shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniels?

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

    Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

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

    Chow Chows drool moderately.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chow Chow or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Chow Chows require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to groom.

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

    Chow Chows 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 Chow Chows Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Chow Chows 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 Chow Chows Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chow Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chow Chow vs. Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Chow Chows do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Chow Chows Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chow Chows cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Chow Chows do not get along well with other dogs.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Chow Chows good family dogs? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Chow Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

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    Welsh Springer Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chow Chows and Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Chow Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

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

    Chow Chows are not easy to train.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.

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

    Chow Chows adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Chow Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chow Chow

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chow Chow that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chow Chow:

  • Anatolian Shepherd Dog (61 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog.
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog (65 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
  • Chinese Shar-Pei (63 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Chinese Shar-Pei.
  • Akita Chow (62 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Akita Chow.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Welsh Springer Spaniel that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Welsh Springer Spaniel:

  • English Cocker Spaniel (78 percent match with Welsh Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Chow Chow vs English Cocker Spaniel.
  • Finnish Lapphund (78 percent match with Welsh Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Chow Chow vs Finnish Lapphund.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chow Chow and how the Welsh Springer Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chow Chow and of the Welsh Springer Spaniel to other breeds:

    Chow Chow Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chow Chow versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Chow Chow versus Saluki     Chow Chow versus Border Terrier     Chow Chow versus Cane Corso     Chow Chow versus English Toy Spaniel     Chow Chow versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Chow Chow versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Chow Chow versus Dachshund     Chow Chow versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Chow Chow versus Bich Poo     Chow Chow versus Welsh Terrier     Chow Chow versus Welsh Terrier     Chow Chow versus Komondor     Chow Chow versus Australian Kelpie     Chow Chow versus King Shepherd     Chow Chow versus Cesky Terrier     Chow Chow versus Sealyham Terrier     Chow Chow versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Chow Chow versus Portuguese Water Dog     Chow Chow versus Lhasapoo     Chow Chow versus Scottish Deerhound     Chow Chow versus Border Collie     Chow Chow versus Silky Terrier     Chow Chow versus Plott     Chow Chow versus English Setter     

    Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Bullmastiff     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Biewer Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Dogo Argentino     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Bullmastiff     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Irish Wolfhound     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Toy Fox Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Morkie     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Chorkie     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Cockalier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Australian Kelpie     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Tibetan Mastiff     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Barbet     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Border Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Cairn Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Kai Ken     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Samoyed     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Finnish Spitz     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Pyredoodle     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Cane Corso     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Belgian Malinois     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Boykin Spaniel     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Westiepoo     

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