German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Great Pyrenees
Origins	Germany	Spain France
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	10	66
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Other Names	Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund	Great Pyrenees, Patou, Chien Des Pyrénées, Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées, Montañés Del Pirineo, Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	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.
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
Price	$600-$800	$500-$600

General Appearance - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees

Size	Large Medium	Giant
Weight	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Hair & Care - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees

Coat	Dense	Dense Double
Colors	Roan Liver White Black	White
Grooming	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately.	Great Pyreneess shed above average.

Characteristics - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees

Temperament	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable	Affectionate Fearless Patient Confident Gentle Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Great Pyrenees's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.	Great Pyreneess are easy to train.
Playfulness	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs.	Great Pyreneess are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average.	Great Pyreneess are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs.	Great Pyreneess are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders.	Great Pyreneess strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Great Pyrenees 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.	Great Pyreneess have lower than 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.	Great Pyreneess 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.	Great Pyreneess have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Great Pyreneess adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	Great Pyreneess 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.
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.

Good With - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees

Stranger Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Great Pyreneess are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No German Shorthaired Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Great Pyreneess 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.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees

Health Issues	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Addison's Disease Bloat Cataracts Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	German Shorthaired Pointers are high energy dogs.	Great Pyreneess have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.	Great Pyreneess have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.	Great Pyreneess don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Great Pyrenees

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	7-12 puppies	6-9 puppies
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