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Name	Alaskan Husky	Eurohound	English Pointer
Origins	United States	Norway Scandinavia	England
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Group	Sled Dogs	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Husky	Scandinavian hound Eurodog	English Pointer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Purebred

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or Eurohound? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer weight comparison:	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)	Male: 46-53 pounds (21-24 kg), Female: 39.5-46 pounds (18-21 kg)	44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 49.5 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 43 pounds (19.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer height comparison:	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	26-28 inches (65-72 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (56 cm)	27 inches (69 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1000-$1500	$400-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Eurohound is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Eurohound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Eurohound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.	Eurohound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive	Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Extroverted	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	English Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer?	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Eurohound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer social needs comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Eurohound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Eurohound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Eurohound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer playfulness comparison:	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Eurohound is a playful breed. See more.	The English Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer?	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Eurohound is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Eurohound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Eurohound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Eurohound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Pointer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Eurohound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer mouthiness comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Eurohound dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	English Pointer dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer?	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Eurohounds are commonly healthy dogs.	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer health problems comparison:	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Eurohound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Alaskan Husky, Eurohound and English Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Eurohound: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer?	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Eurohound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer energy level comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Eurohound dogs are high-energy dogs.	English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.	Eurohound dogs need a lot of exercises.	English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Eurohound dogs don't need too much sleep.	English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Eurohound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer coat comparison:	Dense	Shiny Short	Dense
Colors What are the original Alaskan Husky, Eurohound and English Pointer color?	Black Gray White Blonde Orange	Black Red Cream White Blonde Spotted Beige Patched Black with white blazing Solid with patches of spots	Black White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer grooming comparison:	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Eurohound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or {name3 shedding:	Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.	Eurohound dogs are low shedders. See more.	English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Eurohound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Eurohound is an average drooler. See more.	The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Eurohound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Eurohound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Eurohound dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Eurohound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Eurohound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer?	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Eurohound dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes English Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Eurohound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Eurohounds are commonly okay with elderly people.	English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Alaskan Husky or Eurohound or English Pointer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer?	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Eurohound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really English Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Alaskan Husky and Eurohound and English Pointer have?	4-10 puppies	4-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Alaskan Husky vs Eurohound vs English Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No data available	No data available

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