Which is Better between the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel? A Very Detailed Review.

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Pug Versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Introduction

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

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

Pug versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

Pug versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Pug belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

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.

Pug versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table

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

Factor Pug Welsh Springer Spaniel
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
General Health 1/5 4/5
Height 10 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 15 years
Weight 14 to 18 pounds 35 to 55 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 4/5
Intelligence 2/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Easy To Train 3/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Average Price $1620 No Data
Price Range $1200 – $1875 No Data
Temperament Score 91.7 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Pug Dog Club of America recommends ANNUAL screening.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Pug Dog Encephalitis
  • Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • 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 31 128
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 57 31

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pug 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 Pug is 80 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 Pug is a better pet than the Welsh Springer Spaniel. So, you should get the Pug!

    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 Pug 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 Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

  • Pugs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.
  • Pugs have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Pugs not very intelligent. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are highly intelligent.
  • Pugs 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.
  • Pugs 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.
  • The Similarities Between the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Pug versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

    Pugs weigh 14 to 18 pounds when fully grown. Pugs are 10 to 14 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 Pug versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    The lifespan of Pugs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pugs 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.

    Pugs live longer than Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    Temperament of the Pug Versus the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

    This is because the temperament score for the Welsh Springer Spaniel is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Pug is 91.7 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 91.7 percent, the Pug 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 Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 48 Pugs and 6 Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    Adopting the Pug versus Adopting the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

    Also, like Pugs, 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 Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Maxwell is the name of another Pug (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Romeo is an adorable Male Welsh Springer Spaniel on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Pugs and Welsh Springer Spaniels are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

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

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

    Pug Welsh Springer Spaniel
    Intelligence Rank 57 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 Pug has an obedience intelligence rank of 57 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pug belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Pugs 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 Pug.

    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 Pug 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 Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pug is more popular with dog owners than the Welsh Springer Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pug is 31 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 Pug

    Popularity of Pug

    Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Year Pug Popularity Rank Welsh Springer Spaniel Popularity Rank
    2013 31 124
    2014 33 133
    2015 33 128
    2016 32 123
    2017 31 133
    2018 28 128
    2019 31 130
    2020 29 128

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

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

    7 health tests are recommended for Pug while 4 tests are recommended for the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

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

    Pug Health Problems

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

  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Pug Dog Club of America recommends ANNUAL screening.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Pug Dog Encephalitis
  • Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pugs 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 Pugs 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 Pug Breed is Hips problems.

    This is because the Pug ranks 1 out of 198 dog breeds for Hips problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 942 Pugs, 676 of them had Hips problems.

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

  • Hips problems: Rank 1 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia problems: Rank 1 out of 4 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 2 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 14 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 14 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 32 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 60 out of 182 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 Pug and in Welsh Springer Spaniel and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Pug and the Welsh Springer Spaniel:

    Disease Pug Rank Welsh Springer Spaniel Rank
    Hips problems 1 out of 198 dog breeds 111 out of 198 dog breeds
    Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Tracheal Hypoplasia problems 1 out of 4 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 2 out of 144 dog breeds 118 out of 144 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 14 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 14 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 32 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 60 out of 182 dog breeds 81 out of 182 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems Not Common 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: Pug versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Pugs do not like to be left alone.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Do Pugs shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Pugs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

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

    Pugs 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 Pug or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Pugs are very easy to groom.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to groom.

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

    Pugs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

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

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

    Pugs 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 Pugs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Pugs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pug vs. Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

    Pugs 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 Pug or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Pugs get along very well with other dogs.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Pugs 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 Pugs and Welsh Springer Spaniels?

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

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

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

    Pugs are fairly easy to train.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.

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

    Pugs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Pugs are very good for new dog owners.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pug

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

  • Boxer (74 percent match with Pug). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Boxer.
  • English Toy Spaniel (73 percent match with Pug). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs English Toy Spaniel.
  • French Bulldog (83 percent match with Pug). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Springer Spaniel vs French Bulldog.
  • 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 Pug vs English Cocker Spaniel.
  • Finnish Lapphund (78 percent match with Welsh Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Pug vs Finnish Lapphund.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Pug Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pug versus Tibetan Mastiff     Pug versus Leonberger     Pug versus Standard Poodle     Pug versus Australian Terrier     Pug versus Brittany     Pug versus Australian Shepherd     Pug versus Great Dane     Pug versus Dachshund     Pug versus Dalmatian     Pug versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Pug versus Patterdale Terrier     Pug versus Dalmatian     Pug versus Standard Schnauzer     Pug versus Cavachon     Pug versus English Setter     Pug versus Affenhuahua     Pug versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Pug versus Tibetan Mastiff     Pug versus Boston Terrier     Pug versus Karelian Bear Dog     Pug versus Goldendoodle     Pug versus Kuvasz     Pug versus Coton de Tulear     Pug versus Airedale Terrier     Pug versus Bedlington Terrier     

    Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Welsh Springer Spaniel versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus American Water Spaniel     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Scottish Deerhound     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Cavachon     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Lakeland Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus American Water Spaniel     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Kishu Ken     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Newfoundland     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Sheepadoodle     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Boston Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Golden Retriever     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Black Russian Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Bouvier des Flandres     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Lhasapoo     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Bull Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Brittany     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Scottish Deerhound     

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