German Longhaired Pointer vs Pocket Beagle

Compare the German Longhaired Pointer to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Longhaired Pointers and Pocket Beagles.

German Longhaired Pointer vs Pocket Beagle
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
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General Details
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Height
23-26 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Above Average
Exercise Needs
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Health Concerns
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Common Health Issues
Ear infections
Eye infections
Epilepsy
Beagle dwarfism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
German Longhaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Breed Colors
Brown
Brown
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White
White
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