Beagle vs German Shorthaired Pointer
Compare Beagles to German Shorthaired Pointers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Origin Country
Greece
Germany
Origin Year
500 AD
1800 AD
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
