German Wirehaired Pointer vs Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer

Compare German Wirehaired Pointers to Slovak Rough-Haired Pointers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
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General Details
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
22½-27 Inches
Weight
55-65 Pounds
55-77 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Origin Country
Germany
Slovakia
Origin Year
1870 AD
1950 AD
Temperament
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Average
Pet Friendly
None
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Traits
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low to Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Average Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Malocclusions
Idiopathic epilepsy
Westie jaw
Dental problems
Eye problems
Skin diseases
Autoimmune disorders
Underbite
Overbite
Discospondylitis
Metaphyseal osteopathy
Steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
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