Greyhound vs Pointer
Compare the Greyhound to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Pointers.
Greyhound
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Pointer
Origin Country
Egypt
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1650 AD
Greyhound
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Pointer
Greyhound
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Pointer
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Greyhound
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Greyhound
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Greyhound
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Greyhound
Pointer
Greyhound
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Greyhound
Pointer
