German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small, gentle spaniel (5.4–8 kg) with a silky medium coat in Blenheim, Tricolour, Black and Tan, or Ruby. Affectionate, people oriented, and good with children and other pets. Needs regular grooming, moderate exercise, and dislikes long periods alone.
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