Norwegian Buhund
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Norwegian Buhund vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Norwegian Buhund 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
Norwegian Buhund
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 47 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Norwegian Buhund
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian Buhund is a medium, athletic Scandinavian spitz with a square build, erect ears, and curled tail. A people‑focused, vocal farm and herding dog, it is alert, energetic, and intelligent, excelling in dog sports and thriving in active homes needing a devoted watchdog.
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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