Pointer vs Staghound
Compare Pointers to Staghounds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Pointer
Staghound
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
24-32 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
45-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Staghound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1650 AD
1800 AD
Pointer
Staghound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Staghound
Pointer
Staghound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Staghound
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
40 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Pointer
Staghound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
Staghound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
Staghound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pointer
Staghound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Staghound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Pointer
Staghound
Pointer
Staghound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Pointer
Staghound
