German Shorthaired Pointer vs Lurcher

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Lurcher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Origin Country
Germany
Ireland
Origin Year
1800 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Bloat
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Lurcher
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
Blonde
Blonde
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Fawn
Fawn
Golden
Golden
Grey
Grey
Tan
Tan
White
White
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