Jack Russell Terrier
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Jack Russell Terrier vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Jack Russell Terrier 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
Jack Russell Terrier
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Jack Russell Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier: small, sturdy, energetic fox-hunting terrier with bold, intelligent nature. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise plus mental work. Predominantly white, three coat types, strong digging and prey drive. Affectionate with family but demanding and unsuited to very sedentary homes.
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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