Swedish Lapphund
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Swedish Lapphund vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Swedish Lapphund 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
Swedish Lapphund
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
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
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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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