Schipperke
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Schipperke vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Schipperke 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
Schipperke
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 33 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
3 – 9 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Schipperke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Schipperke
Schipperkes are small, sturdy Belgian dogs with a square build and thick black double coat forming a ruff and “culottes.” Alert, intelligent, and independent, they’re loyal watchdogs, energetic companions needing daily mental and physical exercise, and generally robust with proper health care.
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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