German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
VS
Hungarian Vizsla
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Hungarian Vizsla
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Hungarian Vizsla 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)
Hungarian Vizsla
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
54 – 64 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
18 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Hungarian Vizsla
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
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 Hungarian Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla: medium, athletic gundog with a short golden‑rust coat and expressive amber eyes. Affectionate, people‑oriented and high‑energy, it needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and gentle, consistent training. Clean, easy‑care coat; bonds closely with active families.
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