German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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)
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
1/5
Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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