Dachshund
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Dachshund vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Dachshund 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
Dachshund
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 27 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
3 – 10 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 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
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Dachshund
Great with kids
Low grooming
Stubborn
Small
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Dachshund
Dachshund: bold, long‑backed, short‑legged hunting dog, originally bred for badger and rabbit. Comes in smooth, long and wire coats, standard and miniature sizes. Loyal, scent‑driven, independent and vocal. Needs regular but careful exercise and weight control to protect its spine.
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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