Standard Poodle
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Standard Poodle vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Standard Poodle 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
Standard Poodle
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 60 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
25 – 32 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
5/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Standard Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is an athletic, low‑shedding water retriever with a dense curly coat needing regular grooming. Highly intelligent and sensitive, it excels in training, dog sports, and family life, thriving on close companionship, daily exercise, and mental stimulation.
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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