German Shorthaired Pointer vs Siberian Husky
Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to Siberian Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
Germany
Russia
Origin Year
1800 AD
900 AD
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
German Shorthaired Pointer
Siberian Husky
