German Shorthaired Pointer vs Sheltie

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Sheltie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1909 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Trichiasis
Hemophilia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Sheltie
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 and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
White
White
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