German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Comparison – Which dog is better Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or Bluetick Hound?

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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Bluetick Coonhound
Origins	Germany	United States
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for German Shorthaired Pointer and Bluetick Coonhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog	Bluetick Hound
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Bluetick Coonhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Bluetick Coonhound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	45-80 pounds (20-36 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)	62.5 pounds (28 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Bluetick Coonhound? Is a German Shorthaired Pointer taller than a Bluetick Coonhound?	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	20-27 inches (51-69 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	23.5 inches (60 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Bluetick Coonhound. Which breed costs more?	$600-$800	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Bluetick Coonhound?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Bluetick Coonhound is easier than average to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare training requirements.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare alertness levels.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Bluetick Coonhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Intelligent Affectionate Trainable Bold Cooperative Boisterous	Active Friendly Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound?	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Bluetick Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound social needs comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound? Which can be better for hunting?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Bluetick Coonhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare play drive and energy.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Bluetick Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bluetick Coonhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare adaptability levels.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: German Shorthaired Pointer or Bluetick Coonhound?	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 Bluetick Coonhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bluetick Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare mouthing behaviors.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bluetick Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhound: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare climate tolerances.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Bluetick Coonhound. Which breed is healthier?	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	Bluetick Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound?	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 Bluetick Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound health problems comparison:	Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Osteochondrosis Dissecans Cardiomyopathy Pannus Gastric Torsion Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Lymphedema	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Bloat Krabbe's Disease

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare activity levels.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Bluetick Coonhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Bluetick Coonhound?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Bluetick Coonhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for German Shorthaired Pointer and Bluetick Coonhound? Compare breed colors.	Black White Liver Roan Copper	Black Tan Blue Ticked
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Bluetick Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bluetick Coonhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bluetick Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare fur types.	Dense	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Bluetick Coonhound? Do German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed more than Bluetick Coonhound dogs?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility 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.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Bluetick Coonhound? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Bluetick Coonhound?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Bluetick Coonhound? Can a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Bluetick Coonhound be friends? Do German Shorthaired Pointer dogs get along with Bluetick Coonhound dogs?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound?	Yes German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bluetick Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bluetick Coonhound 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.	Bluetick Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare scenting abilities.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare SAR abilities.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bluetick Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Bluetick Coonhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between German Shorthaired Pointer and Bluetick Coonhound. Which has stronger military background?	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 Bluetick Coonhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between German Shorthaired Pointer and Bluetick Coonhound. Which has larger litters?	7-12 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between German Shorthaired Pointer and Bluetick Coonhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between German Shorthaired Pointer and Bluetick Coonhound. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bluetick Coonhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of German Shorthaired Pointer and Bluetick Coonhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of German Shorthaired Pointer and Bluetick Coonhound. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between German Shorthaired Pointer and Bluetick Coonhound. Which is more widely recognized?	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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B graham
Mar 5, 2020, 11:42:34 PM:
Very good. Thank you