German Shorthaired Pointer vs Kangal Dog

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Kangal Dogs.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Kangal Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
Germany
Turkey
Origin Year
1800 AD
700 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
None
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Fatty tumors
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Kangal Dog
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
Gray
Gray
Pale Yellow
Pale Yellow
Tan
Tan
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