Pharaoh Hound vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Pharaoh Hound 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
Pharaoh Hound
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 64 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 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
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Pharaoh Hound
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Pharaoh Hound
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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