German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane
Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to Great Danes. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
7-10 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1800 AD
-1400 BC
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
7-10 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Shorthaired Pointer
Great Dane
