Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen 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
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
39 – 44 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine 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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