German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | German Shorthaired Pointer | Brittany | Beagle |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Gun Dog | Gun Dog | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 10 | 26 | 6 |
Reviews | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Rate |
Other Names | Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund | Epagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel, American Brittany, Brittany Wiegref | English Beagle |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. |
FCI Group | 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. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. |
Breed Recognition |
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 |
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 |
Price | $600-$800 | $700-$800 | $500-$800 |
General Appearance - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle
Size |
Large Medium | Medium | Small |
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Weight | Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) | Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) | Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) | Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg) |
Height | Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) | Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) |
Avg. Height | Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle
Coat | Dense | Feathered | Dense |
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Colors |
Roan Liver White Black |
Liver White Orange Roan |
Tan Red Tricolor White Black |
Grooming | Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. |
Shedding Level | German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately. | Brittanys are low shedders. | Beagles shed moderately. |
Characteristics - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle
Temperament |
Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable |
Alert Intelligent Social Independent Responsive |
Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving |
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Intelligent Rank | Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. | Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
Trainability | German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train. | Brittanys are easy to train. | Beagles are easy to train. |
Playfulness | The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. | The Brittany is a highly playful breed. | The Beagle is a highly playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Brittanys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level | German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs. | Brittanys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average. | Brittanys need a lot of social interaction. | Beagles need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. | Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. | High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed. |
Watchdog Ability | German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs. | Brittanys are average watchdogs. | Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. |
Territorial | German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders. | Brittanys are average defenders. | Beagles can't provide protection for their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Low The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Brittanys have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | German Shorthaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. | Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
Prey Drive | German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Brittanys have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Apartment Friendly | German Shorthaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Brittanys are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
Adaptability | German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Brittanys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Brittanys tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
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. |
Good With - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle
Stranger Friendly | German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers. | Brittanys are average friendly towards strangers. | Beagles are stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs. | Brittanys are very kid-friendly dogs. | Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs. | Brittanys are average friendly towards cats. | Beagles are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly | German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs. | Brittanys are very dog-friendly dogs. | Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Brittanys are generally with other pets. | Beagles are generally with other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No German Shorthaired Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Brittanys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Beagles 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. |
Yes This breed makes good 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. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Yes 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. |
Yes 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) |
Yes 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. |
Yes 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 Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Beagle breed usually likes 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle
Health Issues | German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs. | The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems |
Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism |
Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
Energy Level | German Shorthaired Pointers are high energy dogs. | Brittanys are high energy dogs. | Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
Exercise Need | German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises. | Brittanys need a lot of exercises. | Beagles need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need | German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep. | Brittanys don't need too much sleep. | Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 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. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average. | High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
Stinkiness |
Medium The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Brittany is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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 | 7-12 puppies | 1-11 puppies, average 6 | 2-14 puppies, average 7 |
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