German Shorthaired Pointer vs Italian Greyhound

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Italian Greyhounds.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Italian Greyhound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Germany
Turkey
Origin Year
1800 AD
-1000 BC
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Italian Greyhound
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
Blue
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn and White
Blue Fawn and White
Brindle
Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red Fawn
Red Fawn
Red Fawn and White
Red Fawn and White
Seal
Seal
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Fawn
White and Fawn
White and Red
White and Red
White and Seal
White and Seal
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