German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Australian Shepherd

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Australian Shepherd 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 Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Australian Shepherd

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

46 – 58 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

14 – 29 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

13 – 16 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

2/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

3/5

Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

Australian Shepherd

Easy to train

Medium

Summary

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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About Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.

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