How long does a Deutscher Wachtelhund live?

The Deutscher Wachtelhund has a life span of 12–14 years.

How big does a Deutscher Wachtelhund get?

Adults weigh 20–30 kg. Height ranges from 44–54 cm.

Is the Deutscher Wachtelhund hypoallergenic?

No, the Deutscher Wachtelhund is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Deutscher Wachtelhund

Foundation Stock Service

Height 48–54 cm 44–52 cm
Weight 20–30 kg
Life span 12–14 years
Exercise 90 min/day

Affectionate
Lively
Willing worker
Obsessive scent follower
Loyal
Versatile

The Deutscher Wachtelhund is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition. It comes from Germany, Bavaria (late 19th century). Adults weigh 20–30 kg. It stands 44–54 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

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.

Group: Foundation Stock Service
Origin: Germany, Bavaria (late 19th century)
Coat: medium · Brown, Brown roan, Brown and white, and White with brown patches (leopard)
Also known as: German Spaniel, German Quail Dog, and Deutscher Wachtel
Recognized by: FCI, UKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: c5b9b358-3237-48f3-ad12-7e1e8c0594ef

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Deutscher Wachtelhund. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from ukcdogs.com fci.be wachtelhund.info dimensions.com

Deutscher Wachtelhund FAQ

How long does a Deutscher Wachtelhund live?: The Deutscher Wachtelhund has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Deutscher Wachtelhund get?: Adults weigh 20–30 kg. Height ranges from 44–54 cm.
Is the Deutscher Wachtelhund hypoallergenic?: No, the Deutscher Wachtelhund is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Deutscher Wachtelhund in?: The Deutscher Wachtelhund is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition.

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Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/c5b9b358-3237-48f3-ad12-7e1e8c0594ef"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/c5b9b358-3237-48f3-ad12-7e1e8c0594ef/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.