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German Spaniel: German Hunting Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Germany
- Height
- 45 cm
- Weight
- 18 kg
The German Spaniel, also called the Deutscher Wachtelhund, is a hunting dog developed in Germany around 1890. It descends from the old German Stöberer breed and was shaped as a versatile hunting dog. A listed height is 45 and weight is 18. The breed remains less familiar outside Germany.
What the German Spaniel is
The German Spaniel, or Deutscher Wachtelhund, is a dog breed from Germany. It was developed around 1890 for hunting.
The breed descends from the old German Stöberer. Stöberer became popular with commoners after the Revolutions of 1848 in the German states, who wanted a versatile hunting dog.
Getting to know its background
The German Spaniel’s history starts in Germany and links directly to the Stöberer. In Germany, the Wachtelhund is now the sole member of the Stöberer type.
Its hunting purpose is the clearest guide to understanding the breed.
What stands out
This breed has a defined German origin and a recorded development period around 1890. Its background describes it as a versatile hunting dog.
Its listed measurements are a height of 45 and a weight of 18.
Points to consider
The German Spaniel is not very well known outside Germany. That may matter to someone comparing it with more familiar dog breeds.
Its history is closely tied to hunting, so that purpose should be part of any breed comparison.
Price
No purchase price is given here. The available facts describe the breed’s origin, history, use and measurements rather than a price.
Who may want another breed
People looking for a dog with no stated hunting background may want to compare other dog breeds from Germany or browse the wider dog breeds list.
The German Spaniel may also be a less obvious choice for someone who wants a widely known breed, since it is not very well known outside Germany.
Our take
Choose the German Spaniel if its German hunting history and versatile working purpose fit what you are seeking.
Look elsewhere if you want a breed whose defining background is not hunting or one that is more familiar outside Germany.
What stands out
- Developed in Germany around 1890
- Bred as a versatile hunting dog
- Descends from the old German Stöberer
- Recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1996
Worth knowing
- Not very well known outside Germany
- Its recorded purpose is hunting
- The available facts give no lifespan figure
Suits
- People interested in German hunting breeds
- Owners seeking a breed with Stöberer ancestry
Think twice if
- You want a widely familiar breed
- You are not looking for a dog developed for hunting
In short
The German Spaniel is a German hunting breed with roots in the old Stöberer and a development date around 1890. Its identity is tied to versatile hunting work, not to a broad list of modern roles. The recorded figures are a height of 45 and a weight of 18. This breed may suit someone specifically drawn to its German history and hunting purpose. Someone seeking a widely recognized companion breed should compare other options before deciding.
Questions
What is another name for the German Spaniel?
It is also called the Deutscher Wachtelhund.
Where did the German Spaniel originate?
The breed originated in Germany.
When was the German Spaniel developed?
It was developed around 1890.
What was the German Spaniel bred to do?
It was developed and used as a hunting dog, with a background in versatile hunting work.
What breed does the German Spaniel descend from?
It descends from the old German breed called the Stöberer.
How large is a German Spaniel?
The listed height is 45 and the listed weight is 18.
Is the German Spaniel well known outside Germany?
No. The breed is described as not very well known outside Germany.
When was the German Spaniel recognized by the United Kennel Club?
The United Kennel Club recognized it in 1996.
More dog breeds from Germany
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- German Spaniel — Steffen Heinz · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
- Affenpinscher — Ingunn Axelsen · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- dachshund — Ellen Levy Finch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Deutsche Bracke — Rumo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Dobermann — Fran Hogan · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Eurasier — Ekta · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Longhaired Pointer — Ottilie Stüwe · Public domain · file page
- German Pinscher — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Shepherd — Erick Drumss Hernández · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
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