Flat-coated Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the German Longhaired Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and German Longhaired Pointers.

German Longhaired Pointer vs Flat-Coated Retriever
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-10 Years
Height
23-26 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
1859 AD
Temperament
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Ear infections
Eye infections
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
German Longhaired Pointer
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Liver
Liver
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