Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Compare Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 35 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium

Summary

About Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small, gentle spaniel (5.4–8 kg) with a silky medium coat in Blenheim, Tricolour, Black and Tan, or Ruby. Affectionate, people oriented, and good with children and other pets. Needs regular grooming, moderate exercise, and dislikes long periods alone.
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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