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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Border Terrier	Airedale Terrier
Origins	Germany	England Scotland	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar	Borders	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$1400	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	Large Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Border Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 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)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier coat comparison:	Dense	Rough	Wiry Dense Rough
Colors What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Terrier and Airedale Terrier color?	Roan Liver White Black	Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten	Tan Grizzle Black
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or {name3 shedding:	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately. See more.	Border Terriers shed none to minimal. See more.	Airedale Terriers are low shedders. 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 Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable	Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient	Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Adaptable Brave Playful Energetic Balanced Obedient Loyal
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier intelligence:	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence. See more.	Smart: Airedale Terrier's has great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier trainability comparison.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train. See more.	Border Terriers are easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terriers are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier playfulness comparison:	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Airedale Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier?	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Airedale Terriers are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier social needs comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Terriers need for social interaction is average. See more.	Airedale Terriers are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier?	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Terriers are good watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terriers are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders. See more.	Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Airedale Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Border Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier mouthiness comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Border Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Airedale Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Shorthaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier 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 Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Airedale Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Airedale Terrier indoors.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Airedale Terriers 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 Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	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.	Airedale Terriers 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Terriers are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terriers are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Border Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Airedale Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terriers 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 Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terriers are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier?	Yes German Shorthaired Pointers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Airedale Terriers 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 Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Airedale Terrier 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.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier Health Comparison

Health Issues German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier health problems comparison:	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures	Allergies Cancer Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Terrier and Airedale Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
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Hypoallergenic German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier energy level comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers are high-energy dogs.	Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Airedale Terriers are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.	Border Terriers have an average exercise need.	Airedale Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.	Border Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Airedale Terriers don't need too much sleep.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier 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 Shorthaired Pointer or Border Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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.	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 Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier?	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Airedale Terrier 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier 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 Shorthaired Pointer and Border Terrier and Airedale Terrier have?	7-12 puppies	2-8 puppies	7-9 puppies
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Terrier vs Airedale Terrier 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.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
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	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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers	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

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