German Shorthaired Pointer vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Caucasian Shepherd Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Caucasian Shepherd Dogs.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
25-28 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
80-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Origin Country
Germany
Georgia
Origin Year
1800 AD
-500 BC
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
None
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Aggression
None
Above Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Hip dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
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
Black
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
White
White
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