Pointer vs Lurcher
Compare the Pointer to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Lurchers.
Pointer
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Lurcher
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1650 AD
1400 AD
Pointer
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Lurcher
Pointer
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Pointer
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pointer
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Pointer
Lurcher
Pointer
Lurcher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Pointer
Lurcher
