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Name	German Spaniel	Drentsche Patrijshond	Drever
Origins	Germany	Netherlands	Sweden
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Wachtel Deutscher Wachtelhund German Quail Dog	Drent Drentsche Patrijshond Dutch Partridge Dog	Swedish Dachsbracke
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? Which is the smallest dog, German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	Large	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drentsche Patrijshond? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever weight comparison:	40–55 pounds (18–25 kg)	Male: 48-73 pounds (21.5-33 kg), Female: 46-71 pounds (21-32 kg)	32-34 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 60.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 58.5 pounds (26.5 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever height comparison:	Male: 19–21 inch (48–54 cm), Female: 18–20 inch (45–52 cm)	Male: 23–25 inches (58–63 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–60 cm)	11-16 inches (28-40 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)	Male: 23–25 inches (58–63 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–60 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	Average: The German Spaniel is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever intelligence:	Smart: The German Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Drentsche Patrijshond dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever trainability comparison.	German Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are easy to train. See more.	Drever dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	German Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Drever dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Drever dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Alert	Intelligent Obedient Loyal Tempered Sweet Fearless Companionable	Alert Outright Tempered Selfish Keen
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Drentsche Patrijshond dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever?	Average to High: German Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Drever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever social needs comparison:	German Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Drever dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the German Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Drentsche Patrijshond is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Drever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Spaniel dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Drever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever playfulness comparison:	German Spaniels are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Drentsche Patrijshond is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Drevers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever?	Average: The German Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Drentsche Patrijshond rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Drever rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	It is not recommended to keep the German Spaniel breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Drentsche Patrijshond breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Drever breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Drever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	German Spaniel dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Drever dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Drentsche Patrijshond bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Drever bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The German Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Drentsche Patrijshond has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Drever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever mouthiness comparison:	German Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Drever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever?	German Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Drevers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever health problems comparison:	No data available	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hereditary Stomatocytosis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Drentsche Patrijshond should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Drever should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever lifespan comparison. How long do German Spaniel, Drentsche Patrijshond and Drever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spaniel: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Drentsche Patrijshond: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Drever: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever energy level comparison:	German Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Drever dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Drever dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	German Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Drever dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Drentsche Patrijshond's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Drever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever coat comparison:	Wavy Thick	Dense Waterproof Straight	Thick Harsh Coarse
Colors What are the original German Spaniel, Drentsche Patrijshond and Drever color?	Brown Brown Roan Solid Red Red & White	White Brown Orange Tricolor	Black White Fawn Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever grooming comparison:	Advanced: The German Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Drentsche Patrijshond requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Drever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or {name3 shedding:	German Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Drever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever?	Medium ⏺ The German Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Drentsche Patrijshond has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Drever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The German Spaniel is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Drentsche Patrijshond is an average drooler. See more.	The Drever is an average drooler. See more.

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Drever dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? Which dog is more friendly?	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Drever dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Drever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	German Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Drever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever?	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Drever dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever?	Yes German Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Drever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Drentsche Patrijshond is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Drever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people.	Drentsche Patrijshonds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Drevers are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Spaniel or Drentsche Patrijshond or Drever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever?	Not really German Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Drentsche Patrijshond breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Drever breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can German Spaniel and Drentsche Patrijshond and Drever have?	4-8 puppies	2-7 puppies	4-9 puppies
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German Spaniel vs Drentsche Patrijshond vs Drever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	No data available

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