German Shorthaired Pointer vs Drentsche Patrijshond

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Drentsche Patrijshond. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Drentsche Patrijshonds.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Drentsche Patrijshond
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
21½-25 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Origin Country
Germany
Spain
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hereditary stomatocytosis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Drentsche Patrijshond
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
White and Brown
White and Brown
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