German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Mudi

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Mudi 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)

Mudi

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

38 – 47 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

8 – 13 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

13 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

3/5

5/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

2/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

3/5

Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

Mudi

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 Mudi

The Mudi is a medium Hungarian herding dog with a wavy or curly coat and lively expression. Intelligent, loyal, and versatile, it excels in work and dog sports. Naturally watchful and reserved with strangers, it needs extensive mental and physical activity and remains a relatively rare breed.

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