English Springer Spaniel has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Newfoundland has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Cheerful
Intelligent
Social
Alert
Energetic
Playful

Cheerful
Intelligent
Social
Gentle
Courageous
Loyal
Sweet

English Springer Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Newfoundlands shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

English Springer Spaniels are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Newfoundland if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Canada

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American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1800s

1700s

Sporting (AKC:1910)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Working (AKC:1886)
Guardian Dog (UKC)

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied

Black
Gray
Brown
Cream
Pied
Brindle

English Springer Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Newfoundlands have longer coats compared to most dogs.

An English Springer Spaniel can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Newfoundland can have a litter of 9-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

English Springer Spaniels are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Newfoundlands are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

English Springer Spaniels typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Newfoundland breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Entropion
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Hip Dysplasia

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Cataracts
Diabetes
Corneal Opacities
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Entropion
Cataract
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood Test
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Heart

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

English Springer Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Newfoundlands are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

English Springer Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Newfoundlands need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

English Springer Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Newfoundlands have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

English Springer Spaniel minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Newfoundland excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

English Springer Spaniels bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Newfoundland dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While English Springer Spaniel dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Newfoundland dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Exploring, Sniffing, Walking, Running, Fetch, Run, Chase, Tug-of-war

Making friends, Dog Parks, Catch treats, Attention, Shopping, Slow walking, Sniffing, Walk, Play, Groom, Cuddle, Swim, Eat

English Springer Spaniels are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Newfoundlands are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Springer Spaniel, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Newfoundland, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Springer Spaniels usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Newfoundlands usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

English Springer Spaniels require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Newfoundlands have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-50 pound (20 - 23 kg) English Springer Spaniel feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 130-150 pound (59 - 68 kg) Newfoundland feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an English Springer Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Newfoundland is somewhere $4.20 - $4.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Springer Spaniel is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Newfoundland is between $126 - $143. This makes an average of $1512 - $1716 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

English Springer Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Newfoundlands are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

English Springer Spaniels are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Newfoundlands make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

English Springer Spaniels are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Newfoundlands are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

English Springer Spaniels are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Newfoundlands are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

English Springer Spaniels are highly friendly around strangers.

Newfoundlands are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Springer Spaniels are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Newfoundlands have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.