Rhodesian Ridgeback
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Rhodesian Ridgeback vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Rhodesian Ridgeback 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
Rhodesian Ridgeback
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
31 – 36 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Rhodesian Ridgeback
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Large
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a powerful, athletic African hunting dog with a distinctive ridge of reverse-growing hair. Loyal and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs ample daily exercise, consistent positive training, and suits active, experienced owners.
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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