Great Dane (Grand danois)
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German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Great Dane (Grand danois) vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Great Dane (Grand danois) 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
Great Dane (Grand danois)
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
71 – 86 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
49 – 95 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 10 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Great Dane (Grand danois)
The Great Dane (Grand danois) is a giant, elegant dog, among the tallest breeds. Once a boar‑hunting and estate guard dog, it is now a loyal, people‑oriented companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it requires space, careful training, health care and close daily companionship.
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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