English Toy Terrier
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
English Toy Terrier vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare English Toy Terrier 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 Toy Terrier
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
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
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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