Bergamasco
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Bergamasco vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Bergamasco 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
Bergamasco
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 60 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
26 – 38 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Bergamasco
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Bergamasco
Ancient Italian herding breed, medium‑large and sturdy, known for its long, felted gray coat that forms natural flocks. Calm, observant, and deeply bonded to family, it doubles as a gentle guardian. Needs steady exercise, thoughtful training, early coat care, and is generally healthy and long‑lived.
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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