Keeshond
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Keeshond vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Keeshond 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
Keeshond
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 49 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Keeshond
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Keeshond
The Keeshond is a medium, sturdy spitz with a thick wolf‑grey double coat and trademark eye “spectacles.” A devoted family companion, it is affectionate, alert, and vocal but rarely aggressive. Intelligent and lively, it trains well with gentle methods and needs regular brushing and daily interaction.
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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