German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Skye Terrier

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Skye Terrier 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)

Skye Terrier

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

25 – 26 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

9 – 11 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

12 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

2/5

Health

3/5

2/5

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

Skye Terrier

Stubborn

Small

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 Skye Terrier

Skye Terriers are long, low terriers from Scotland with a straight, floor-length double coat. Bred to hunt fox and badger, they are calm, loyal and often bond closely with one person. Reserved with strangers, they need moderate exercise, regular grooming, and thoughtful, positive training.

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