Norrbottenspets
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Norrbottenspets vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Norrbottenspets 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
Norrbottenspets
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 45 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Norrbottenspets
High energy
Easy to train
Small
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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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