German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
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Standard Schnauzer
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Standard Schnauzer 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)
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 54 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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.
About Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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