German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
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Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen 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)
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
39 – 44 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
11 – 15 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
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine care.
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