Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)
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German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Halden Hound (Haldenstøver) vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Halden Hound (Haldenstøver) 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
Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
50 – 60 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
18 – 25 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)
The Halden Hound is a rare Norwegian scenthound, medium-sized, athletic and robust, bred to hunt hare in cold, snowy terrain. Calm and affectionate at home but driven in the field, it has a short white coat with black and tan markings, low grooming needs, and high exercise demands.
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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