German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky
Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to Alaskan Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
23-26 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1800 AD
Unspecified
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
0-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
German Shorthaired Pointer
Alaskan Husky
