German Shorthaired Pointer vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Welsh Springer Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Welsh Springer Spaniels.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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
Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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
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