German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
VS
Japanese Spitz
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Japanese Spitz
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Japanese Spitz 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)
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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