Sheltie vs German Longhaired Pointer
Compare the Sheltie to the German Longhaired Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and German Longhaired Pointers.
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
23-26 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1909 AD
1879 AD
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium to High
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Sheltie
German Longhaired Pointer
