German Roughhaired Pointer vs Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund vs Schweizer Laufhund – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	German Roughhaired Pointer	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund	Schweizer Laufhund
Origins	Germany	Switzerland	Switzerland
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	205	415	454
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Other Names	German Wirehaired Pointer, Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehhund, Drahthaar, German Wire-haired Pointing Dog	Smaller Swiss Hound, Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund, Small Bernese Hound, Berner Niederlaufhund, Small Jura Hound, Jura Niederlaufhund, Small Lucerne Hound Luzerner Niederlaufhund, Small Schwyz Hound, Schwyzer Niederlaufhund, Smaller Bernese, Bernese Swiss Hound (Small)	Swiss Laufhund, Chien Courant Suisse, Schweizer Laufhund, Swiss Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	No set
Price	$600-$800	Unknown	Unknown

General Appearance - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund vs Schweizer Laufhund

Size	Large Medium	Small Medium	Medium
Weight	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Avg. Weight	65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)	Male: 20-24 inches (51-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 20-24 inches (51-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)	Male: 22 inches (55.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 22 inches (55.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund vs Schweizer Laufhund

Coat	Shiny Rough	Smooth Dense	Smooth Dense
Colors	Liver Liver and White Solid Liver	Black & White & Tan Markings Grey Black & Tan White White & Gray Smooth White & Yellow-Red & Orange-Red patches	White & Black Patches Black Saddle & Tan Markings
Grooming	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Schweizer Laufhund doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	German Roughhaired Pointers shed moderately.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are heavy shedders.	Schweizer Laufhunds shed moderately.

Characteristics - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund vs Schweizer Laufhund

Good With - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund vs Schweizer Laufhund

Stranger Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are average friendly towards cats.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are cat-friendly dogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No German Roughhaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Schweizer Laufhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Schweizer Laufhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are generally with other pets.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are usually friendly towards other pets.	Schweizer Laufhunds are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No German Roughhaired Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Schweizer Laufhunds 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.	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.	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.	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.	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.
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.	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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really German Roughhaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Schweizer Laufhund 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund vs Schweizer Laufhund

Health Issues	German Roughhaired Pointers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are commonly healthy dogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Cataracts Demodectic Mange Ear Infections Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	11-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	German Roughhaired Pointers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Schweizer Laufhunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	German Roughhaired Pointers need quite a lot of exercise.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds exercise need is minimal.	Schweizer Laufhunds exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	German Roughhaired Pointers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Schweizer Laufhunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The German Roughhaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Schweizer Laufhund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The German Roughhaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Schweizer Laufhund is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund vs Schweizer Laufhund

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	3-7 puppies	5-7 puppies
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Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Familiar Gentle Kind Active	Affectionate Gentle Friendly Tolerant Alert	Affectionate Gentle Friendly Tolerant Alert
Intelligent Rank	Average: German Roughhaired Pointer's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Schweizer Laufhund's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	German Roughhaired Pointers are quite easy to train.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds aren't famous for their trainability.	Schweizer Laufhunds aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	German Roughhaired Pointers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund is a playful breed.	The Schweizer Laufhund is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Schweizer Laufhunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	German Roughhaired Pointers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Schweizer Laufhunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	German Roughhaired Pointers are a social breed.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are a social breed.	Schweizer Laufhunds are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer rarely barks.	Average to high: The Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Schweizer Laufhund is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	German Roughhaired Pointers are average watchdogs.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are one of the best watchdogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	German Roughhaired Pointers are average defenders.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are average defenders.	Schweizer Laufhunds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The German Roughhaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Schweizer Laufhund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	German Roughhaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Schweizer Laufhunds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	German Roughhaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Schweizer Laufhund is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	German Roughhaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Schweizer Laufhunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Schweizer Laufhunds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	German Roughhaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Schweizer Laufhunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	German Roughhaired Pointers 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.	Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds 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.	Schweizer Laufhunds 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.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.