German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
VS
Large Münsterländer
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Large Münsterländer
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Large Münsterländer 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)
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
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 Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
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