Dalmatian
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Dalmatian vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Dalmatian 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
Dalmatian
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
54 – 61 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
34 – 32 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Dalmatian
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Large
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a medium, athletic dog with a short white coat and distinct black or liver spots. Originally a carriage and guard dog, it is energetic, intelligent, and needs far more exercise than average. Loyal and people‑oriented, it may struggle when left alone and is prone to deafness and urinary stones.
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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