German Shorthaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Golden Retrievers.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Golden Retriever
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1865 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Roan
Black Roan
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
White
White
Dark Golden
Dark Golden
Gold
Gold
Light Golden
Light Golden
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