German Shorthaired Pointer vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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
24-38 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1935 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Cataracts
Distichiasis
Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous
Mastocytoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Staffordshire Bull 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
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
White
White
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