Pointer vs Sheltie
Compare the Pointer to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Shelties.
Pointer
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Sheltie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1909 AD
Pointer
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Sheltie
Pointer
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Pointer
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Pointer
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pointer
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Pointer
Sheltie
Pointer
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Pointer
Sheltie
