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Name	German Longhaired Pointer	Small Munsterlander	German Spaniel
Origins	Germany	Germany	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund Langhaar Pointer Deutscher Langhaariger	Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer	Deutscher Wachtel Deutscher Wachtelhund German Quail Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or Small Munsterlander? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel weight comparison:	30 kg (66 lb)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	40–55 pounds (18–25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 kg (66 lb)	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel height comparison:	Male: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm), Female: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm)	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)	Male: 19–21 inch (48–54 cm), Female: 18–20 inch (45–52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm), Female: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	Average: The German Longhaired Pointer is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.	Average: The German Spaniel is a commonly available dog breed.

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The German Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel trainability comparison.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Kind Familiar	Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable	Energetic Alert
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Small Munsterlander 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel?	High: German Longhaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: German Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel social needs comparison:	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the German Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Small Munsterlander 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. See more.	German Spaniel dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel playfulness comparison:	Average: German Longhaired Pointers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. See more.	German Spaniels are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel?	Low to Average: The German Longhaired Pointer rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The German Spaniel 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 German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	It is not recommended to keep the German Longhaired Pointer breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.	It is not recommended to keep the German Spaniel breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Small Munsterlander dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	German Longhaired Pointer 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.	Small Munsterlander 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 Spaniel 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 Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Longhaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Spaniel 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:	Low 🔽 The German Longhaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel?	German Longhaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel health problems comparison:	Ear Infections Eye Infections	Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The German Longhaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The German Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do German Longhaired Pointer, Small Munsterlander and German Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of German Longhaired Pointer: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spaniel: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

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

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup 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? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Longhaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The German Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel coat comparison:	Dense Wavy Shiny	Dense Thick	Wavy Thick
Colors What are the original German Longhaired Pointer, Small Munsterlander and German Spaniel color?	White Brown Chocolate Roan	White & Brown	Brown Brown Roan Solid Red Red & White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel? German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel grooming comparison:	Average: The German Longhaired Pointer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The German Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel? German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or {name3 shedding:	German Longhaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The German Longhaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The German Longhaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Spaniel is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.	Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets.	German Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel?	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel?	No German Longhaired Pointer dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Small Munsterlander dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Longhaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Small Munsterlander is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Longhaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people.

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel 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: German Longhaired Pointer or Small Munsterlander or German Spaniel? 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.	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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel?	Not really German Longhaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Spaniel 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.

German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel 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 German Longhaired Pointer and Small Munsterlander and German Spaniel have?	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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German Longhaired Pointer vs Small Munsterlander vs German Spaniel 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.	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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	No data available

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