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German Bird Dog
dog breed
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Weight
17–23 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
Unicolore : Rouan, marron
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Moyen
The German Quail Dog (Deutscher Wachtelhund) is a dog breed originating from Germany. It is a medium-sized hunting dog and game flusher with long and wavy hair, sometimes curled with drooping ears. Overall longer than tall, it should never give the impression of being long-legged. It is a breed described as lively, docile and passionate about hunting.
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The color of its coat is solid dark brown, or shades of red fox, brown roan, spotted brown and white, harlequin, or tricolor. The term "Wachtelhund" meaning "quail dog" dates back several centuries. However, this breed was created around 1890 by Frederick Roberth, a German breeder. Several hunting dogs with long hair of small and medium size were used for crosses. The first registered representative in the stud book is Lord Augusta 1834 L, a dog from Staufenberg. During the breed's development, roan and brown varieties were not crossed together, in order to control inbreeding and preserve the distinct hunting abilities of the two colors. Today, this separation is no longer respected. The ability to point was never selected.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (17–23 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1h of activity per day for its balance.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times per week.
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What human age for a german bird dog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a german bird dog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
244 g
per day · 927 kcal
122 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about German Bird Dog
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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