German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
VS
Leonberger
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Leonberger
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Leonberger 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)
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
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 Leonberger
Large, strongly built “gentle giant” with lion‑coloured, water‑resistant double coat and black mask. Typically calm, devoted, and very good with children and other pets when well socialised. Needs regular exercise, kind training, thorough grooming, and careful health management.
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