Chow Chow
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Chow Chow vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Chow Chow 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
Chow Chow
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Chow Chow
Ancient Chinese breed with lion-like coat and blue-black tongue. Medium, sturdy, and square-built, it has a dense double coat needing regular grooming. Independent, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it suits calm homes and experienced owners, requiring moderate exercise and careful health management.
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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