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Gotland Hound
VS
Field Spaniel
Gotland Hound vs Field Spaniel
Compare Gotland Hound and Field Spaniel 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
Gotland Hound
Field Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 56 cm
43 – 46 cm
Weight
18 – 22 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 19 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Gotland Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Field Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Gotland Hound
The Gotland Hound is a rare Swedish scenthound from Gotland, medium‑sized, athletic and enduring. Bred to hunt hare and fox, it has a loud, carrying voice, independent working style, and strong hunting instinct. Loyal and affectionate with its family, it is calm indoors if well exercised.
About Field Spaniel
Medium, athletic gundog with a glossy, feathered coat and dark, expressive eyes. Calm yet enthusiastic, deeply attached to family and often sensitive. Needs kind, consistent training, regular exercise, and mental work. Still relatively rare, valued by dedicated enthusiasts.
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