Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breeds
Goldendoodle
Comparisons
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Goldendoodle vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)

Compare Goldendoodle 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
Goldendoodle
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Crossbreed
Purebred
Height
35 – 50 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
9 – 30 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics

Goldendoodle
High energy
Easy to train
Large
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium

Summary

About Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle: friendly, people‑oriented cross of Golden Retriever and Poodle, usually medium–large and athletic. Intelligent and highly trainable, it suits active families and often excels as a therapy dog. Coat is wavy to curly with low shedding but needs frequent grooming and care.
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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