Great Pyrenees
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Great Pyrenees vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Great Pyrenees 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 Pyrenees
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Great Pyrenees
Large, calm livestock guardian from the Pyrenees, the Great Pyrenees is a powerful white, heavy‑shedding dog with a thick coat and double dewclaws. Gentle yet strongly protective, it needs secure fencing, steady socialization, mental stimulation, and experienced, patient handling.
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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