Temperament: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a happy dog by nature and will love to be with their family, and gets on very well with children. Wanting to be in the hub of all activities but they do not have the high energy of the English Springer Spaniel. The Welsh Springer Spaniel needs good training, starting before the dog is 6 months old, to help stop the need to wander off. This dog needs good leadership, as if not this dog can decide not to listen to commands and become over protective. Socializing this dog well is vital to avoid a timid dog around strangers.

The Welsh Springer Spaniel breed is sensitive to tone of voice used and so needs gentle but firm, calm commands rather than hash discipline, with good firm leadership. This is not the right dog for the meek owner as it will bring out the worst in this breed of dog. The Welsh Springer dog will need good early training if it is to be used as a hunting dog. This dog is usually good with other dog's and pet's but you will never remove the dogs' hunting instincts so it is best to use this in a positive way such as scenting trials, this will please this dog.

Health issues: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is prone to hip dysplasia, entropion and epilepsy. As with any dog it is very important that you make sure they are up to date on all vaccinations, de-wormings and heart worm preventatives. It is also suggested by the majority of licensed veterinarians that you take your puppy or dog in for a check up at least twice each year.

Grooming: The Welsh Springer Spaniel needs daily grooming with a brush but this is all that is required. You can only bath this dog when it is really necessary.

Living conditions: The Welsh Springer Spaniel dog will be fine in an apartment if given the daily mental and physical exercise. This dog will need a fair to a large garden.