Whilst the Welsh Springer is not a rare breed in the UK, neither is it an everyday sight (unless of course you own one!). The Kennel Club data for spaniel registrations over recent years is as follows:
| Breed | 2012 | 2010 | 2005 | 2000 | 1994 | 1989 |
| Spaniel (American Cocker) | 318 | 324 | 447 | 610 | 389 | 487 |
| Spaniel (Clumber) | 151 | 271 | 192 | 150 | 223 | 182 |
| Spaniel (Cocker) | 23,306 | 23,744 | 17,468 | 13,445 | 12,808 | 12,500 |
| Spaniel (English Springer) | 12,792 | 13,988 | 15,180 | 12,599 | 11,904 | 11,356 |
| Spaniel (Field) | 47 | 55 | 86 | 97 | 97 | 122 |
| Spaniel (Irish Water) | 148 | 117 | 106 | 142 | 136 | 144 |
| Spaniel (Sussex) | 74 | 68 | 77 | 98 | 69 | 110 |
| Spaniel (Welsh Springer) | 348 | 338 | 442 | 424 | 562 | 800 |