German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Staffordshire Bull 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)

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

36 – 41 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

11 – 17 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

13 – 17 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

2/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

4/5

Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Protective

Easy to train

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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a compact, muscular English terrier with a strong build and short, easy-care coat. Known for deep affection for people, especially children, it is lively, sensitive, needs daily exercise, positive training, sturdy chew toys, and close family companionship.

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