Giant Schnauzer
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Giant Schnauzer vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Giant Schnauzer and German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) 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
Giant Schnauzer
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 70 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
35 – 47 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Giant Schnauzer
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful German working dog with a harsh, bearded coat needing regular grooming. Intelligent, energetic, loyal, and protective, it bonds closely with its family, excels in demanding dog sports, and requires experienced handling, training, and ample exercise.
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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