Tenterfield Terrier
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Tenterfield Terrier vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Tenterfield Terrier 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
Tenterfield Terrier
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
26 – 31 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
4 – 5 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Tenterfield Terrier
Great with kids
Tiny
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Tenterfield Terrier
The Tenterfield Terrier is a small, robust Australian terrier, bred as a vermin hunter and farm companion. Lively, affectionate, and alert, it suits active homes. It has a smooth, low‑maintenance coat, moderate shedding, and often lives 14–16 years with good 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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