German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
50-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below 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
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Bloat
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
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
Blue
Blue
Gray
Gray
Silver Gray
Silver Gray
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