German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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)

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

20 – 30 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

4 – 6 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

12 – 16 years

Child friendly

3/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

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

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

Great with kids

Tiny

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 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

Smallest of the Portuguese Podengos, the Pequeno is a compact, athletic rabbit hunter with smooth or wire coat. Alert, loyal and affectionate with family, it’s reserved with strangers and a keen watchdog. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, positive training and basic grooming.

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