Pointer vs Hokkaido Dog
Compare the Pointer to the Hokkaido Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Hokkaido Dogs.
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1650 AD
1937 AD
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High to Very High
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Pointer
Hokkaido Dog
