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Deutscher Wachtelhund
Puppies for Sale
Deutscher Wachtelhund
(German Spaniel)
Axle Vom Flint Hills Wachtelhunds. Owned by Virgil Brown. Photo Courtesy of Eagle River Kennels.
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Pronunciation |
Vach-tel-hund |
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Description |
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. The ears are fairly long and
should reach from half way to the nose, to the tip of the nose. The size is
approximately 18 to 22 inches. Body length, nose to base of tail is twice the
height. It is slightly larger than the Springer Spaniel. The coat is short and
fine on the head, and of long on the body, where it is strong, thick, wavy or
curly, with enough undercoat to provide protection. It is well feathered.
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Temperament |
The Deutscher is an exceptional versatile
gundog. They are used to hunt upland game, will match the retrieving ability of
any other breed, excel at tracking and blood trailing large game. All round
bird dogs and will hunt all other types of game. Vibrant friendly personality,
intelligent, aggressive hunters, and love water work. Scent following ability
of a blood hound, birdiness guaranteed. Needs a firm, but calm, confident and consistent owner who has an air of natural authority to them. Proper canine to dog communication is essential. |
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Height, Weight |
Height, males: 18 7/8 to 21 1/4 inches (46-54 cm.)
females: 17 3/4 to 20 1/2 inches (44-52 cm.)
Weight: 44 to 66 pounds (20-28 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Hip dysplasia is not normally a problem in
the breed. In Germany breeders must request permission from the German
Wachtelhund Club to breed their Wachtelhunds. Prior to this the Wachtelhund must
have passed ten specific hunt measurement tests and the breeder must provide
X-rays of the female and male, with a Vet's certification that the Wachtels do
not have hip dysplasia. The German rate hip dysplasia on a scale of 0 through 4.
Three and 4's are not breedable. In the States, most breeders have had their
Wachtelhunds certified by the OFA as being free of hip dysplasia. OFA rates hip
excellent, good, fair and poor. Wachtelhund with fair and poor ratings should
not be bred. Buyer's should request the rating from the breeder and not buy dogs
coming from parents with fair to poor ratings. Crooked legs and splayed feet are
a problem, again buyers should avoid buying pups from parents with these
conditions. Another problem are dogs with skin conditions or allergies, they
should not be bred. |
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Living Conditions |
Wachtelhund do best living in the house,
they can be kept in a kennel but require a lot of contact with their family
members. They are very loyal dogs and do best in a social atmosphere. They can
live in a city, but require a lot of exercise and must be leashed when walked to
avoid problems of chasing cats. The Wachtelhund has a strong hunting desire and
are noted for going in for the kill. In rural locations, they can be walked off
the leash, they may run into the woods, but will come back to check-in with
their master. |
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Exercise |
The Wachtelhund is a hunting dog are
requires a good amount of exercise. They love water and are excellent
retrievers, so frequent swimming is great exercise. They will go into water
right up to freeze up and immediately after break-up. They are not the dog for
an occasional hunter. On days you do not take them hunting, they need a daily,
brisk, long, walk or jog where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog that the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-14 years |
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Grooming |
Frequent bushing will maintain their coats
in good condition. The hair between the toes needs to be trimmed frequently,
especially during winter conditions with a lot of snow. ears should be checked
regularly to in sure there are no infections. Some Wachtelhunds have ears which
a set high and others have the typical spaniel, low hung ears. Wachtelhunds with
the low hung ears are more prone to ear infections. Eyes should be inspected and
flushed after hunting to eliminate any seeds or debris. |
Origin |
Germany |
Group |
Gundog, flusher, and retriever. In North
America the AKC and UKC use to call them German Spaniels: however, The Germans
do not consider them a spaniel breed and actually classify them in a separate
category from the spaniels. They classify them as a stoberhund. As a result the
UKC registers them as the Deutscher Wachtelhund. |
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Recognition |
FCI, VDW, UKC, CKC, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR, DRA. In North America
the UKC has registered Wachtelhund since 1996. |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
VDW
= Verein for Deutscher Wachtelhund
UKC = United Kennel
Club
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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Allie (Benelli) Vom Flint Hills Wachtelhunds. Owned by Kraig Glazier. Photo Courtesy of Eagle River Kennels.
Foxy Vom Eagle River, Owned by Chad Richardson, Flint Hills Wachtelhunds. Photo Courtesy of Eagle River Kennels.
Whischo Vom Steinacher, Owned by Dave Pepe. Photo Courtesy of Eagle River Kennels.
German Jake Vom Eagle River, Master Hunter, NAHRA; 22 Inches tall, 64 Pounds. Owned by Jason Moen, Russian Mission, Ak. Photo Courtesy of Eagle River Kennels.
Deutscher Wachtelhund Pictures 1
Hunting Dogs
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