Border Collie
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Border Collie vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Border Collie 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
Border Collie
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium, athletic herding dog known for intense focus, high intelligence and very high energy. Developed to work sheep all day, it excels in herding, sports and training. It needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and structured guidance in an active home.
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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