German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Pyrenean Mastiff

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Pyrenean Mastiff 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)

Pyrenean Mastiff

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

71 – 78 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

75 – 81 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

11 – 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

3/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

3/5

Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

Pyrenean Mastiff

Great with kids

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 Pyrenean Mastiff

Large Spanish livestock guardian, the Pyrenean Mastiff is a giant, steady dog with a dense white coat and dark patches. Calm, observant and deeply loyal, it’s affectionate with family yet reserved with strangers, needing space, firm but gentle training, and experienced ownership.

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