Australian Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer
Compare Australian Shepherds to German Shorthaired Pointers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1840 AD
1800 AD
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
