Brittany (Breton)
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Brittany (Breton) vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Brittany (Breton) 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
Brittany (Breton)
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
47 – 51 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
20 – 23 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Brittany (Breton)
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Brittany (Breton)
The Brittany (Épagneul Breton) is a compact, athletic French gundog with a short or bobbed tail and easy‑care coat. Affectionate, sensitive, and highly energetic, it needs substantial daily exercise and gentle, positive training, thriving as both an active family companion and versatile hunting dog.
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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