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Name	Bluetick Coonhound	Blue Heeler	German Shorthaired Pointer
Origins	United States	Australia	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bluetick Hound	Australian Cattle Dog Cattle Dog Queensland Heeler Red Heeler	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$400-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Frequent: The Bluetick Coonhound is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Large	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or Blue Heeler? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer weight comparison:	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62.5 pounds (28 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer height comparison:	20-27 inches (51-69 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer coat comparison:	Fine	Dense	Dense
Colors What are the original Bluetick Coonhound, Blue Heeler and German Shorthaired Pointer color?	Blue Ticked Tan Black	Blue Blue Mottled Blue speckled Red Mottled Red speckled	Roan Liver White Black
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Bluetick Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or {name3 shedding:	Bluetick Coonhounds shed moderately. See more.	Blue Heelers shed moderately. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Gentle Active	Intelligent Active Alert Hard working Protective Resourceful	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: Blue Heeler's has great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer trainability comparison.	Bluetick Coonhounds are easy to train. See more.	Blue Heelers are easy to train. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train. See more.
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Playfulness Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer playfulness comparison:	Average: Bluetick Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Bluetick Coonhounds 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	High: Bluetick Coonhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Blue Heelers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer social needs comparison:	Bluetick Coonhounds need for social interaction is average. See more.	Blue Heelers are kinda antisocial. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	A lot: Bluetick Coonhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Blue Heeler rarely barks. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Bluetick Coonhounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Blue Heelers are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bluetick Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Blue Heelers are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Bluetick Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Blue Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bluetick Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Heeler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer mouthiness comparison:	Bluetick Coonhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Blue Heelers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Bluetick Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointers 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?	Bluetick Coonhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Blue Heelers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bluetick Coonhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Heeler breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Bluetick Coonhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Blue Heelers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Blue Heelers handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	Bluetick Coonhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Blue Heelers are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bluetick Coonhounds are generally with other pets.	Blue Heelers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Bluetick Coonhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Blue Heelers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Bluetick Coonhounds are average friendly towards cats.	Blue Heelers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Bluetick Coonhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Blue Heelers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Yes Bluetick Coonhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Blue Heelers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shorthaired Pointers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bluetick Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Blue Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bluetick Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer Health Comparison

Health Issues Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Bluetick Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer health problems comparison:	Bloat Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Krabbe's Disease	No data available	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Bluetick Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Blue Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once 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).
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Life Expectancy Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Bluetick Coonhound, Blue Heeler and German Shorthaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhound: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Blue Heeler: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer energy level comparison:	Bluetick Coonhounds are high-energy dogs.	Blue Heelers are high-energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bluetick Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.	Blue Heelers need a lot of exercises.	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Bluetick Coonhounds don't need too much sleep.	Blue Heelers don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired Pointer?	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Bluetick Coonhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Blue Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The Bluetick Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Blue Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Bluetick Coonhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Blue Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired 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: Bluetick Coonhound or Blue Heeler or German Shorthaired 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?	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.	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?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Not really Bluetick Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Blue Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shorthaired 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.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired 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 Bluetick Coonhound and Blue Heeler and German Shorthaired Pointer have?	6-8 puppies	1-7 puppies	7-12 puppies
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Blue Heeler vs German Shorthaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	No data available	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

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