German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Porcelaine

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Porcelaine 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)

Porcelaine

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

54 – 58 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

25 – 28 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

12 – 13 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

3/5

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

Porcelaine

Great with kids

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.

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About Porcelaine

The Porcelaine is an elegant, medium French scenthound with a glossy white coat and orange markings. Bred for hare hunting, it has great stamina, a strong nose, and a musical voice. Sensitive and people‑oriented, it needs ample exercise, kind training, and dislikes long solitude.

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