German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Wirehaired Pointer

Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to German Wirehaired Pointers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Wirehaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
9-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
55-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
1870 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
19 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
9-12 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
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
Black and White
Black and White
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
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