Cairn Terrier vs German Shorthaired Pointer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cairn Terrier	German Shorthaired Pointer
Origins	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	69	10
Reviews	3	2
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Other Names	Cairn, Toto Dog	Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	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 Club Espanol De Terriers	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
Price	$700-$1000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Cairn Terrier vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Size	Small	Large Medium
Weight	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cairn Terrier vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Coat	Waterproof	Dense
Colors	Cream Red Wheaten Brindle Gray Silver Black	Roan Liver White Black
Grooming	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Cairn Terriers shed moderately.	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Cairn Terrier vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Temperament	Active Courageous Intelligent Assertive Fearless	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Cairn Terrier's has great intelligence.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Cairn Terriers are easy to train.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Cairn Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Cairn Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Cairn Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Cairn Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Cairn Terriers are good watchdogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cairn Terriers are average defenders.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cairn Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cairn Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	German Shorthaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Cairn Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Cairn Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cairn Terriers 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	Cairn Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Cairn Terrier vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Stranger Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Cairn Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cairn Terriers are generally with other pets.	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Cairn Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No German Shorthaired Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cairn Terrier vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Health Issues	Cairn Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Cataracts Craniomandibular Osteopathy Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Cairn Terriers are high energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Cairn Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Cairn Terriers don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cairn Terrier vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-10 puppies	7-12 puppies
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