German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Tosa

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Tosa 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)

Tosa

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

70 – 75 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

60 – 90 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

10 – 12 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

1/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

2/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

3/5

Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

Tosa

Low grooming

Easy to train

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 Tosa

The Tosa is a large, powerful Japanese breed, calm and dignified at home yet naturally protective. Loyal and often devoted to one person, it needs experienced handling, early socialisation and consistent training. Short-coated but high-commitment, it faces legal restrictions in some countries.

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