German Shorthaired Pointer vs American Bulldog

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and American Bulldogs.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs American Bulldog
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1800 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
American Bulldog
Breed Colors
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
Black and White
Black and White
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
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