German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Comparison – Which dog is better Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or Braque Francais?

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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Braque Francais
Origins	Germany	France
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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 Braque Francais. What other names are these breeds known by?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog	Braque Francais de Grande Taille French Pointing Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Braque Francais. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Braque Francais. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Braque Francais? Is a German Shorthaired Pointer taller than a Braque Francais?	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 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)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Braque Francais. Which breed costs more?	$600-$800	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Braque Francais?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Average: The Braque Francais is a commonly available dog breed.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Braque Francais is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare training requirements.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are very 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 Braque Francais? Compare alertness levels.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare territorial behaviors.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Braque Francais. How do their temperaments differ?	Intelligent Affectionate Trainable Bold Cooperative Boisterous	Obedient Social Athletic
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Braque Francais 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 Braque Francais?	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Braque Francais 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 Braque Francais social needs comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Braque Francais dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Braque Francais dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais? Which can be better for hunting?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Braque Francais 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 Braque Francais Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks. 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 Braque Francais? Compare play drive and energy.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Braque Francais is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Braque Francais breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare adaptability levels.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Braque Francais 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 Braque Francais?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Braque Francais dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Braque Francais: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? 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 Braque Francais. Which breed is healthier?	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Braque Francais is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais?	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 Braque Francais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais health problems comparison:	Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Osteochondrosis Dissecans Cardiomyopathy Pannus Gastric Torsion Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Lymphedema	Hip Dysplasia Entropion Ectropion Pulmonic Stenosis

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Energy and Activity Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Braque Francais has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for German Shorthaired Pointer and Braque Francais? Compare breed colors.	Black White Liver Roan Copper	White & Red
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare drooling amounts.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Braque Francais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Braque Francais? Compare fur types.	Dense	Fine Thick Well-furnished
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Braque Francais? Do German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed more than Braque Francais dogs?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Braque Francais dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare kid-friendliness.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are very 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.	Braque Francais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Braque Francais? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Braque Francais dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Braque Francais?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Braque Francais? Can a German Shorthaired Pointer and a Braque Francais be friends? Do German Shorthaired Pointer dogs get along with Braque Francais dogs?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais?	Yes German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Braque Francais 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 Braque Francais 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.	Braque Francaiss are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Braque Francais As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? 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 Braque Francais? 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 Braque Francais? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Braque Francais 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 Braque Francais? 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 Braque Francais. 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 Braque Francais Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between German Shorthaired Pointer and Braque Francais. Which has larger litters?	7-12 puppies	6 to 8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between German Shorthaired Pointer and Braque Francais breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between German Shorthaired Pointer and Braque Francais. 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 Braque Francais Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of German Shorthaired Pointer and Braque Francais. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of German Shorthaired Pointer and Braque Francais. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between German Shorthaired Pointer and Braque Francais. 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 America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service

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