Pointer vs African Wild Dog
Compare the Pointer to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and African Wild Dogs.
Compare the Pointer to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and African Wild Dogs.
Breed Name | Pointer | African Wild Dog |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
Height | 23-28 in. | 24-30 in. |
Weight | 45-75 lb | 44-66 lb |
Intelligence | High | High |
History | ||
Origin Country | United Kingdom | Egypt |
Origin Year | 1650 AD | Unknown |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | Yes | No |
Indoor | Yes | No |
Small Yard | Yes | No |
Medium Yard | Yes | No |
Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | High-Very High |
Exercise Required | High | None |
Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 41 mph |
Strength | High | High |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Low | None |
Shedding | Low | Low |
Dander | Low | Low |
Drool Amount | Low | Low |
Breed Name | Pointer | African Wild Dog |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
Family/Pack | Yes | No |
Independent | Yes | No |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
Average | No | No |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | High |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | High |
Chasing | Below Average | High |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
Fighting | Below Average | High |
Guarding | Below Average | Average |
Herding | Below Average | High |
Hunting | High | High |
Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | High |
Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
Watch | Below Average | High |
Breed Name | Pointer | African Wild Dog |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Canine Distemper | No | Yes |
Rabies | No | Yes |
Breed Name | Pointer | African Wild Dog |
Coat | ||
Hair | Yes | No |
Fur | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
Coat Texture | ||
Straight | Yes | No |
Rough | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Short | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black | Yes | Yes |
Black&white | Yes | No |
Lemon | Yes | No |
Lemon&white | Yes | No |
Liver | Yes | No |
Liver&white | Yes | No |
Orange | Yes | No |
Orange&white | Yes | No |
Tri-color | No | Yes |
White | No | Yes |
Yellow | No | Yes |