German Shorthaired Pointer vs Greyhound
Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to Greyhounds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Origin Country
Germany
Egypt
Origin Year
1800 AD
-4000 BC
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
High
High
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
