German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Old Danish Pointing Dog

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Old Danish Pointing Dog 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)

Old Danish Pointing Dog

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

50 – 60 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

26 – 35 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

10 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

4/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

3/5

5/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

2/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

3/5

Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

Old Danish Pointing Dog

Super smart

Quiet

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.

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About Old Danish Pointing Dog

The Old Danish Pointing Dog is a sturdy, medium-sized Danish gundog with a white coat and brown patches. Calm and people-oriented, it hunts steadily at close range yet relaxes well at home. Sensitive but willing to cooperate, it needs gentle training, ample exercise, and regular health checks.

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