German Shorthaired Pointer vs Lakeland Terrier

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Lakeland Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Lakeland Terriers.

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