English Springer Spaniel
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
English Springer Spaniel vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare English Springer 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
English Springer Spaniel
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
50 – 51 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
English Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium, athletic gundog with a feathered, weather‑resistant coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, affectionate and people‑oriented, it requires 1.5–2 hours of daily mental and physical exercise. Generally healthy, active, and suited to engaged, outdoorsy homes.
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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