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German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or Alsatian wolf dog or Welsh Collie? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Shorthaired Pointer German Shepherd Welsh Sheepdog
OriginsGermany flagGermany Germany flagGermany Wales flagWales
Group Gun Dog Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Kurzhaar
Deutsch Kurzhaar
GSP Dog
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Welsh Collie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? Which is the smallest dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
Large
Medium
Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog weight comparison:
Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog height comparison:
Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm) Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $800-$2000 Unknown
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog intelligence:
Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Welsh Sheepdog is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog trainability comparison.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Welsh Sheepdog dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Welsh Sheepdog dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Welsh Sheepdog dogs are average defenders.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Active
Energetic
Intelligent
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Welsh Sheepdog dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog?
Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Welsh Sheepdog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog social needs comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Welsh Sheepdog dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the Welsh Sheepdog is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Welsh Sheepdog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog playfulness comparison:
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Welsh Sheepdog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog?
Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The Welsh Sheepdog barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Shepherd indoors.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Welsh Sheepdog indoors.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Welsh Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Welsh Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog mouthiness comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Welsh Sheepdog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Welsh Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog health problems comparison:
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Entropion
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cardiomyopathy
Pannus
Gastric Torsion
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
Lymphedema
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Blindness
Cherry Eye
Elbow Dysplasia
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Degenerative Myelopathy
Wobbler's Syndrome
Panosteitis
Hemophilia B
Megaesophagus
Cushing's Syndrome
Lens Luxation
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Chronic Diarrhea
Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Digestive Problems
Hemophilia A
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Lupus
Myasthenia Gravis
Nail Bed Disease
Osteochondrosis
Pannus
Paralysis
Perianal Fistula
Seborrhea
Vitiligo
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Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Welsh Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer, German Shepherd and Welsh Sheepdog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Welsh Sheepdog: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Welsh Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog energy level comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Welsh Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog coat comparison:
Dense Fuzzy Feathered
Colors
What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer, German Shepherd and Welsh Sheepdog color?
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Black
White
Red
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog grooming comparison:
Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Welsh Sheepdog requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Welsh Sheepdog dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog?

Medium

The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Welsh Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Welsh Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Welsh Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog?
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Welsh Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Welsh Sheepdog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Welsh Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shepherd or Welsh Sheepdog? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog?

Not really

German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Welsh Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can German Shorthaired Pointer and German Shepherd and Welsh Sheepdog have?
7-12 puppies 6-10 puppies 2-8 puppies

German Shorthaired Pointer vs German Shepherd vs Welsh Sheepdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America
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