Hovawart
VS
Phalène
Hovawart vs Phalène
Compare Hovawart and Phalène 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
Phalène
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
27 – 28 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
2 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Phalène
Great with kids
Low grooming
Stubborn
Tiny
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 Phalène
The Phalène is a small, elegant toy spaniel with drop ears, a long silky coat, and a white body marked in various colors. Lively yet sensitive and people‑oriented, it is highly trainable, enjoys dog sports, moderate daily exercise, and close companionship.
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