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.
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Egypt
Origin Year
1650 AD
Unspecified
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
High
High
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Pointer
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pointer
African Wild Dog
