Deutscher Wachtelhund
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The breed dates back to the 1700s in Germany where they were used as a rugged, high-energy hunting breed. The medium-sized gun dog weighs 44 to 66 pounds and stands 17 to 21 inches tall.
Deutscher Wachtelhund
(German Spaniel)
Axle Vom Flint Hills Wachtelhunds. Owned by Virgil Brown
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The Deutscher Wachtelhund is a highly capable gundog that is adaptable to a variety of working conditions. They are versatile, watchful, and excel at tracking and trailing large-sized game. They are also excellent bird dogs.
The Deutscher Wachtelhund is a strong boned, muscular, medium sized gundog with long thick wavy hair. It is solidly-built which allows it to retrieve heavy game such as hares and foxes.
Deutscher Wachtelhund
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In Germany, where the German Spaniel was originally bred, it is called the Deutscher Wachtelhund. It is also known as Deutscher Wachtel and German Quail Dog. It was bred as a gun dog, to be used in hunting both small and large game.
 See also: Wachtelhund, German Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, Retriever, Glen
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