German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Presa Canario

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Presa Canario 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)

Presa Canario

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

56 – 66 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

40 – 65 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

9 – 11 years

Child friendly

3/5

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

3/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

3/5

Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

Presa Canario

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.

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About Presa Canario

The Presa Canario is a large, powerful guardian from the Canary Islands, strongly built with a short, low‑maintenance coat. Calm and affectionate with family but wary of strangers, it needs experienced handling, early socialization, solid training, and regular exercise.

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