German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) vs Whippet

Compare German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) and Whippet 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)

Whippet

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 54 cm

44 – 51 cm

Weight

18 – 25 kg

9 – 19 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

2/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

2/5

Characteristics

German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Quiet

Easy to train

Medium

Whippet

Low grooming

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 Whippet

Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.

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