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About German Spaniel Dogs
The German spaniel is a breed of
dog that originated in the late 19th century in
Germany. It was bred from an old German breed
called the stoeberer in an effort to create a
a versatile hunting dog. The breed, also known
as the Deutscher wachtelhund, is not widely known
outside of Germany, but has gained popularity
in Sweden and is recognized by the United Kennel
Club as of 1996.
A medium-sized dog, the German spaniel
measures, on average, between 18 and 21 inches
in height at the shoulders. In length, the average
German spaniel measures twice as long from its
nose to the base of its tail as it is tall. An
adult German spaniel typically weighs between
45 and 65 pounds regardless of sex.
The German spaniel is similar in
appearance to the English springer spaniel, but
has slightly shorter legs. Its coat is thick,
long, and either wavy or curly, featuring feathering
and an undercoat; however, the fur is thin and
short on the dog's head. In color, the German
spaniel is typically either solid brown or roan
brown, but may also be solid red or red and white.
German spaniels often have white marks on their
chests and legs.
As a hunting breed, the German spaniel
is energetic, adaptable, brave, intelligent, and
friendly to humans. Despite its good temperament,
a German spaniel requires an owner who will be
a firm and consistent yet calm and confident leader.
Given that the German spaniel is
a hunting breed, it requires a significant amount
of exercise. German spaniels fare well with handlers
who hunt regularly; however, whether its owner
is a regular hunter or not, it should be taken
on a long, brisk walk each day it is not taken
hunting. German spaniels also tend to greatly
enjoy swimming, making swimming an ideal form
of exercise for the breed when possible.
Because of its high exercise requirement,
the German spaniel is best suited for life in
a home with a yard or access to ample space for
exercise and play. This does not mean that the
German spaniel cannot thrive in a city home; owners
without yard space must simply take extra care
that their dog is adequately exercised. Additionally,
the German spaniel needs a great deal of attention
from its owners, and is therefore best suited
to owners who can dedicate a significant amount
of time to their dog.
Most of the German spaniel's grooming
needs can be met by regular brushing. However,
the fur between the dog's toes should also be
trimmed frequently. Finally, a German spaniel's
ears should be checked routinely for signs of
infection, and, if the dog hunts, its eyes should
be checked after each hunt to ensure that no debris
from the outdoors remains trapped in the dog's
eye.
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