Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog 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
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
62 – 74 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
35 – 52 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 17 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
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Giant
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Large, white Italian livestock guardian, the Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog is powerful, weather‑resistant and deeply loyal yet reserved with strangers. Independent, strong‑willed and highly watchful, it needs space, secure fencing, experienced handling and regular coat care to thrive.
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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