German Shorthaired Pointer vs Pug
Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Pugs.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-206 BC
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
None
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pug
