Standard Schnauzer
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Standard Schnauzer vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Standard Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 50 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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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