Border Terrier vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Compare the Border Terrier to the German Shorthaired Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and German Shorthaired Pointers.

Border Terrier vs German Shorthaired Pointer
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
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General Details
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
1700 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Blue Grizzle
Red
Red
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Roan
Black Roan
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
White
White
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