German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1800 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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