Flint Hills
Wachtelhunds
Breeders: Chad & Carin Richardson |
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Deutscher Wachtelhund or German Spaniel
General Information and Origin
In the 1880's a group of German hunters decided to recreate the Stober, a breed mentioned as far back as 1719. The Stober was known to have the scent following ability similar to that of a bloodhound. The Germans obtained remnants of that breed found in Bavaria and bred them with other sporting spaniels that had a proven passion for hunting. They produced the Wachtelhund (pronounced 'walk-tel-hund') and the breed was officially recognized in 1903. The German Wachtelhund club is called the Verein fur Deutsche Wachtelhund (VDW). In Germany only gamekeepers and hunters own this breed. In 1996 a pair of Wachtelhunds were brought to North America and registered with the UKC. Since then several other dogs have been imported and breeding has taken place, approximately 100 dogs occur in the US and Canada.
Gun Dog Qualities
Wachtelhunds are versatile hunters. They love retrieving waterfowl and upland game birds, hunting small game, and trailing big game and furbearers. They are used for bloodtrailing to find wounded deer, bear, or boar. They give tongue while trailing. They are aggressive and will naturally bite the throat of their prey. Wachtelhunds are hardy, courageous, and efficient over any ground. They have a great nose and are intelligent and lively. They are affectionate and obedient making them fantastic companions. They are attractive and elegant in appearance. Wachtelhunds are fearless, loyal, and have a willingness to please.
Characteristics
Weight ranges from 44 - 66 lbs. and breed standards are as follows Males 18 7/8 to 21 1/4 inches. Females 17 3/4 inches to 20 1/4 inches. Colors include brown, white, brindle, and gold. Tail is slightly docked. Hair is long, thick, and wavy. |
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