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Welsh Springer Spaniel
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
Bright red and white
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a dog breed originating from Wales. It is a hunting dog that retrieves game, built for endurance and hard work. It is a medium-sized dog with pendulous, vine-leaf-shaped ears, with a silky coat in red and white.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on care and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for its balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Welsh Springer Spaniel
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origins & history
A story told
Evidence of the possible antiquity of this breed is provided by a 16th-century manuscript relating to what could be an ancestor of the Welsh Springer.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Welsh Springer Spaniel of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of welsh springer spaniel (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a welsh springer spaniel ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a welsh springer spaniel ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Welsh Springer Spaniel
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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