German Shorthaired Pointer vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1819 AD
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jack Russell Terrier
