German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
VS
Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Goldendoodle

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Goldendoodle 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)
Goldendoodle
Breed type
Purebred
Crossbreed
Height
45 – 54 cm
35 – 50 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
9 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Goldendoodle
High energy
Easy to train
Large

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 Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle: friendly, people‑oriented cross of Golden Retriever and Poodle, usually medium–large and athletic. Intelligent and highly trainable, it suits active families and often excels as a therapy dog. Coat is wavy to curly with low shedding but needs frequent grooming and care.

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