German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) 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
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 66 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
1/5
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Characteristics
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
The German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) is a medium‑large, athletic gundog with a short, shedding coat and striking liver-and-white patterns. Energetic, people-focused and intelligent, it needs extensive daily exercise, positive training, and close family contact to stay calm and content.
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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