Hovawart
VS
Clumber Spaniel
Hovawart vs Clumber Spaniel
Compare Hovawart and Clumber 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
Hovawart
Clumber Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
46 – 52 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
25 – 35 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
Characteristics
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Clumber Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
About Clumber Spaniel
Sturdy, low and powerful, the Clumber Spaniel is a large, heavy spaniel with a dense white coat and lemon or orange markings. Calm, gentle and family oriented, it loves scent work and steady walks. It sheds and drools heavily and needs regular grooming, training and moderate exercise.
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