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
Origins	Germany	France	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	10	26	6
Reviews	2	2	4
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Other Names	Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund	Epagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel, American Brittany, Brittany Wiegref	English Beagle
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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
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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