German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Basset Artésien Normand
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Basset Artésien Normand: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
VS
Basset Artésien Normand
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Characteristic
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Basset Artésien Normand
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
30 – 36 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
15 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Basset Artésien Normand
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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.
About Basset Artésien Normand
Medium French scent hound with short legs, long sturdy body and gentle, noble expression. Affectionate, calm at home and sociable with dogs, but driven by scent outdoors. Needs moderate exercise, positive training, secure fencing and regular care for ears, weight, back and joints.
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