German Shorthaired Pointer vs Thai Ridgeback

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Thai Ridgeback
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Origin Country
Germany
Thailand
Origin Year
1800 AD
1650 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Thai Ridgeback
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
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
White
White
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