German Shorthaired Pointer vs Goldendoodle
Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to Goldendoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
14-21 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
25-100 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1800 AD
1992 AD
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Low to High
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
None to Medium
Dander
Medium
None to Medium
Drool
None
None
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
German Shorthaired Pointer
Goldendoodle
