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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Comparison - Dog breed selector: Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or British Bulldog or Husky? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Shorthaired Pointer Bulldog Alaskan Husky
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky breeds.
Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Kurzhaar
Deutsch Kurzhaar
GSP Dog
British Bulldog
English Bulldog
Husky
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is the largest?
Large
Medium
Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg), Female: 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg) Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 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: 54 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22.5 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Bulldog or Alaskan Husky? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky height comparison:
Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) 12-16 inches (31-40 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown 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) 14 inches (35.5 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown 22 inches (56 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $1200-$2000 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Bulldog or Alaskan Husky?
Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Bulldog is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Low: The Bulldog is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which is easiest to train?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most alert?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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Bulldog dogs are average watchdogs.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most protective?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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Bulldog dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky? Compare temperaments.
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Loving
Courageous
Friendly
Social
Sweet
Aggressive
Agile
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Sensitive
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky?
Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Bulldog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky social needs comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Bulldog dogs are a social breed.
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Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Bulldog dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Bulldog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Low: The Bulldog barks none to minimal.
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Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most playful?
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Bulldogs don't really like playing.
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The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Bulldog breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most flexible?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Bulldog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alaskan Husky 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 Bulldog or Alaskan Husky?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Bulldog dogs 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which uses mouth most during play?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bulldog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bulldog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Bulldog: 9 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Prefers cold weather
The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which has fewer health issues?
German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Very healthy dog breed.
Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
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).
Rare
The Bulldog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky 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
Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Cherry Eye
Demodectic Mange
Reverse Sneezing
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Dry Eye
Head Shakes
Hyperthyroidism
Laryngeal Paresis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most active?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Bulldog dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Bulldog or Alaskan Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Bulldog dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Bulldog or Alaskan Husky?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Bulldog dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which needs most food?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1.5 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.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. What colors are available?
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
Gray
Red
White
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
White
Blonde
Orange
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Bulldog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which drools least?
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Bulldog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Bulldog has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Fine Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Bulldog or Alaskan Husky? German Shorthaired Pointer or Bulldog or {name3 shedding:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Bulldog dogs shed moderately.
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Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best with kids?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Bulldog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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.
Bulldog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Bulldog or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is more friendly?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Bulldog dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Bulldog or Alaskan Husky?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Bulldog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Bulldog or Alaskan Husky?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Bulldog dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky?
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Bulldog dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
No
Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Alaskan Husky 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.
Bulldogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which has most military use?

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 Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which has most puppies?
7-12 puppies 4-5 puppies 4-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bulldog vs Alaskan Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Non-Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of German Shorthaired Pointer, Bulldog, and Alaskan Husky. Which has most 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.

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