German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Lagotto Romagnolo 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)
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
15 – 17 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
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
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 Lagotto Romagnolo
Medium-sized Italian water and truffle dog with a sturdy build and dense, curly, low-shedding coat needing regular grooming. Affectionate, sensitive, and people oriented, it is highly trainable and thrives on scent work, mental challenges, and active outdoor family life.
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