Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Compare Basset Fauve de Bretagne and German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Breed type

Purebred

Height

32 – 38 cm

45 – 54 cm

Weight

15 – 15 kg

18 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 14 years

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

2/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

1/5

Characteristics

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Great with kids

Medium

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

Summary

About Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Cheerful, energetic French scent hound with a low, sturdy build and rough golden‑red coat. Friendly and affectionate, good with children and dogs but strong prey drive. Intelligent yet independent; needs patient training, ample exercise, and regular but simple grooming.

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About German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Medium, robust German hunting spaniel built for dense cover, with a thick, weather‑resistant coat in brown or brown-white. Very loyal, often one-person focused yet family friendly. Highly energetic, driven working gundog that needs intensive exercise and meaningful tasks; still uncommon outside Germany.

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