German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
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German Spitz – Mittelspitz
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and German Spitz – Mittelspitz 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)
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
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 German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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