Human orientation
Medium-high rating: devoted to family. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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German Wachtelhund
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History of the German Wachtelhund breed
Origin: Germany
In the 1880s, German hunters recreated the ancient universal Stober dog, known since 1719. The Wachtelhund ("quail dog") was created by crossing the remnants of Bavarian spaniels and other spaniels. The breed was officially recognized in Germany in 1903, UKC in 1996. Dogs came to the USA in the late 1960s.
The German Watchdog is a medium (43-54 cm, 20-30 kg) versatile hunting spaniel with wavy or curly dense brown or mottled fur. Lively, loyal and very hunting. Needs a lot of movement and work.
Sizeaverage
OriginGermany
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters and very active owners. Likes to live at home near people, not alone. It's boring without hunting and movement.
Walks
High: daily long walks, running, swimming, sniffing and retrieval work.
Training
Willing to learn, but inclined to work independently. Early socialization and consistency are beneficial, but a hunter's fear of water and gunfire is undesirable.
Care
Wavy wool is combed 2-3 times a week. After hunting and water, the ears are dried and examined, the claws are trimmed, and the teeth are cleaned.
Children
Devoted to family, lively. Vigorous games with children are supervised.
Other animals
A hunter who hunts waterfowl, hare, fox and wild boar, so small animals are prey. Usually gets along with dogs.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Medium-high rating: willing to learn, but independent.
Zooaggression
Average score: hunting instinct needs control.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Average score: Wavy coat needs regular brushing.
Health
Breed screening
Pedigree Screening: There is little reliable data on hereditary diseases of the German Wachtelhund breed, so the results of examinations of both parents should be requested in writing.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: growth, weight and load of the breed "German Wachtelhund" should correspond to the age. Pain, lameness, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and heart are checked during routine examinations. Narrow examinations, for example by an ophthalmologist or a cardiologist, are prescribed as needed.
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