German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs King Charles Spaniel

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and King Charles Spaniel 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)

King Charles Spaniel

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

29 – 30 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

3 – 9 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

10 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

2/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

3/5

Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

King Charles Spaniel

Great with kids

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.

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About King Charles Spaniel

Small, aristocratic toy spaniel with a domed head, short nose and large dark eyes, bred as a devoted lap companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it thrives on constant human contact. Long, silky coat needs regular grooming; prone to heart, eye and brachycephalic‑related issues.

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