German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Comparison – Which dog is better Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or Husky?

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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Alaskan Husky
Origins	Germany	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog	Husky
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky? Is the German Shorthaired Pointer bigger than the Alaskan Husky breed? Is a German Shorthaired Pointer smaller than an Alaskan Husky?	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky weight comparison:	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky? Is a German Shorthaired Pointer taller than an Alaskan Husky?	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between German Shorthaired Pointer and Alaskan Husky?	$600-$800	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky smarter? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky intelligence:	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. 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 German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky trainability comparison. What's the difference between German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky?	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.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky?	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky health problems comparison:	Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Osteochondrosis Dissecans Cardiomyopathy Pannus Gastric Torsion Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Lymphedema	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky?	Rare The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer and Alaskan Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the German Shorthaired Pointer and Alaskan Husky?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky? Does the German Shorthaired Pointer breed eat more than the Alaskan Husky breed?	3 to 4 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky coat comparison:	Dense	Dense
Colors What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer and Alaskan Husky color? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky color comparison:	Black White Liver Roan Copper	Black Gray White Blonde Orange
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky? Do German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed more than Alaskan Husky dogs?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Alaskan Husky 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 Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky?	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.
Hypoallergenic German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky?	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky?	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Alaskan Husky? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky?	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alaskan Husky 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.
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.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can German Shorthaired Pointer and Alaskan Husky have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky litter size comparison:	7-12 puppies	4-10 puppies
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Alaskan Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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