Gordon Setter vs German Longhaired Pointer

Compare the Gordon Setter to the German Longhaired Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Gordon Setters and German Longhaired Pointers.

Gordon Setter vs German Longhaired Pointer
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
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General Details
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
23-26 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1700 AD
1879 AD
Temperament
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
None
Exercise Needs
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Common Health Issues
Ear infections
Eye infections
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Gordon Setter
German Longhaired Pointer
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Red
Red
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