Breed Comparison: Great Pyrenees Versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

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Great Pyrenees Versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Introduction

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

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

Great Pyrenees versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

Great Pyrenees versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Great Pyrenees 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.

Great Pyrenees versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

Factor Great Pyrenees Welsh Springer Spaniel
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 4/5
Easy To Train 1/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 15 years
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Height 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Weight 85 to 160 pounds 35 to 55 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $830 No Data
Price Range $500 – $1000 No Data
Temperament Score 84.9 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Auburn
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Optigen
  • Patellar Luxation
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  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination by the age of 2, then at ages 5 and 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 68 128
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 64 31

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees is 63 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 Great Pyrenees. 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 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

  • Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt well to apartment living.
  • Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are good for new dog owners.
  • Great Pyreneess are not easy to train. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.

    • The Similarities Between the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very playful.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Great Pyrenees versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

    Great Pyreneess weigh 85 to 160 pounds when fully grown. Great Pyreneess are 25 to 32 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 Great Pyrenees versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    The lifespan of Great Pyreneess is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Great Pyreneess is 11.0 years.

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

    Welsh Springer Spaniels live longer than Great Pyreneess.

    Temperament of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus the Great Pyrenees

    The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a better temperament than the Great Pyrenees.

    This is because the temperament score for the Welsh Springer Spaniel is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Great Pyrenees is 84.9 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 84.9 percent, the Great Pyrenees has an above-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 Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 152 Great Pyreneess and 6 Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    Adopting the Great Pyrenees versus Adopting the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyrenees named Fluffy that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Great Pyreneess like Fluffy on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Great Pyreneess, 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 Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Hank is the name of another Great Pyrenees (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

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

    The Intelligence of the Great Pyrenees versus the Intelligence of the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Great Pyrenees Welsh Springer Spaniel
    Intelligence Rank 64 out of 130 dog breeds 31 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! 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 Great Pyrenees has an obedience intelligence rank of 64 out of 130 dog breeds. The Great Pyrenees belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Great Pyreneess tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    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 Great Pyrenees.

    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 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Great Pyrenees is more popular with dog owners than the Welsh Springer Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Great Pyrenees is 68 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 Great Pyrenees

    Popularity of Great Pyrenees

    Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Year Great Pyrenees Popularity Rank Welsh Springer Spaniel Popularity Rank
    2013 69 124
    2014 75 133
    2015 67 128
    2016 67 123
    2017 66 133
    2018 66 128
    2019 69 130
    2020 70 128

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

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

    5 health tests are recommended for Great Pyrenees while 4 tests are recommended for the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Great Pyreneess and in Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    Great Pyrenees Health Problems

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

  • Auburn
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Optigen
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyrenees Breed is Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

    This is because the Great Pyrenees ranks 1 out of 6 dog breeds for Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 109 Great Pyreneess, 9 of them had Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

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

  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 1 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Neuronal Degeneration problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 16 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 25 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 27 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 55 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 63 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 101 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 112 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 124 out of 198 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 Great Pyrenees and in Welsh Springer Spaniel and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Great Pyrenees and the Welsh Springer Spaniel:

    Disease Great Pyrenees Rank Welsh Springer Spaniel Rank
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems 1 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Neuronal Degeneration problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Shoulder problems 16 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 25 out of 182 dog breeds 81 out of 182 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 27 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 55 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 63 out of 115 dog breeds 12 out of 115 dog breeds
    Patella problems 101 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 112 out of 144 dog breeds 118 out of 144 dog breeds
    Hips problems 124 out of 198 dog breeds 111 out of 198 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: Great Pyrenees versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Great Pyreneess can be left alone only for a short time.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Do Great Pyreneess shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Great Pyreneess shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Great Pyrenees or the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyrenees or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Great Pyreneess are very easy to groom.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to groom.

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

    Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyreneess Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Great Pyreneess are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Great Pyreneess can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Great Pyrenees vs. Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Great Pyreneess have a high tendency to wander. They are easily 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 Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyrenees or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Great Pyreneess get along very well with other dogs.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Great Pyreneess good family dogs? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyreneess and Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Great Pyreneess get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Great Pyrenees Easier to Train than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Great Pyreneess are not easy to train.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Is the Great Pyrenees Better for Apartment Owners than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyrenees

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees:

  • Black and Tan Coonhound (73 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Black and Tan Coonhound.
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (72 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
  • Treeing Walker Coonhound (75 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    • 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 Great Pyrenees vs English Cocker Spaniel.
  • Finnish Lapphund (78 percent match with Welsh Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Great Pyrenees vs Finnish Lapphund.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

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    Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

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