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German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Comparison - Dog breed selector: Drahthaar or Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or Apollo of Dogs? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Wirehaired Pointer German Shorthaired Pointer Great Dane
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Drahthaar
German Pointer
Vorstehund
Deutscher Drahthaariger
Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Kurzhaar
Deutsch Kurzhaar
GSP Dog
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? Which is the smallest dog, German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane?
Medium Large
Medium
Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane weight comparison:
60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane height comparison:
Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm) Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm) Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $600-$800 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane?
Very frequent: The German Wirehaired Pointer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane trainability comparison.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are easy to train.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Willful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane?
High: German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane social needs comparison:
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Great Dane dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane playfulness comparison:
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane?
Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Wirehaired Pointer breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane?
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.
Great Dane 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 Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Wirehaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane mouthiness comparison:
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane?
German Wirehaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Eye Diseases
Skin Diseases
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Entropion
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cardiomyopathy
Pannus
Gastric Torsion
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
Lymphedema
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The German Wirehaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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 Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane lifespan comparison. How long do German Wirehaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer and Great Dane breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane?
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 warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane energy level comparison:
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane?
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. 8 to 10 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 Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane coat comparison:
Wiry Dense Dense
Colors
What are the original German Wirehaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer and Great Dane color?
White
Liver
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane grooming comparison:
Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or {name3 shedding:
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: German Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane 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 Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane?

Medium

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

Medium

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

Medium

The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

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

German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane 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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Not really

This breed generally not used 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 Wirehaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Great Dane? Which is better for autism?

Not really

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

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

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?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a 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 Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane?

Not really

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

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

Great Dane 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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Yes

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.

Not really

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

Yes

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

German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane 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 Wirehaired Pointer and German Shorthaired Pointer and Great Dane have?
6-10 puppies 7-12 puppies 10-15 puppies

German Wirehaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Dane Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.
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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Pet Registry, Inc.
The German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America
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
Canadian Canine Registry

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