Border Terrier
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Border Terrier vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Border Terrier 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 Terrier
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
28 – 40 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
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
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
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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