German Spitz – Mittelspitz vs Alpine Dachsbracke
Compare German Spitz – Mittelspitz and Alpine Dachsbracke: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
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Alpine Dachsbracke
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Characteristic
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Alpine Dachsbracke
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
32 – 36 cm
34 – 42 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
Small
Alpine Dachsbracke
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
About Alpine Dachsbracke
Compact, sturdy Austrian scent hound with a long body, short strong legs and a dense, weather‑resistant red coat. Calm and affectionate at home but driven by a strong hunting instinct, it needs plenty of exercise, nose work and consistent, positive training to thrive.
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