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- Weight:35–75 lb (16–34 kg)
- Life span:12–15 years
Deutscher Wachtelhund
Also called Deutscher Wachtel, German Quail Dog and German Spaniel
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Deutscher Wachtelhund is a versatile gundog from Germany. They are strong, lively, and intelligent, and make excellent hunting and family companions. Deutscher Wachtelhunds have a short, dense coat that is usually black and white in color. They are active and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to remain healthy and happy.
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 17–21 in (44–54 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium
- Origin
- Bavaria, Germany (late 19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Lively
Loyal
Obsessive scent follower
Versatile
Willing worker
Coat colours
Brown, brown and white, brown roan and white with brown patches (leopard)
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–66 lb (20–30 kg) | 44–66 lb (20–30 kg) |
| Height | 19–21 in (48–54 cm) | 17–20 in (44–52 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Breed Standards: Deutscher Wachtelhund | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- FCI Standard No. 104 - Deutscher Wachtelhund (German Spaniel) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standard | Deutscher Wachtelhund North America Club (DWNA) (opens in a new tab)
- Deutscher Wachtelhund Dimensions & Drawings (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).