German Shorthaired Pointer vs Pocket Beagle

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Pocket Beagles.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Pocket Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
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
Pocket Beagle
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Epilepsy
Beagle dwarfism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pocket Beagle
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
Brown
Brown
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White
White
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