German Shorthaired Pointer vs Šarplaninac

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Sarplaninac
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
66-125 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Origin Country
Germany
Serbia
Origin Year
1800 AD
-300 BC
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
None
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sarplaninac
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
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
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