German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Germany	England Canada
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	10	1
Reviews	2	3
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Other Names	Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund	Labrador, Lab
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 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$600-$800	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever

Size	Large Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever

Coat	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors	Roan Liver White Black	Yellow Chocolate Black
Grooming	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever

Temperament	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong 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.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labrador Retrievers 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.	Labrador Retrievers 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.

Good With - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever

Stranger Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers 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.	Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
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.	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.	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.	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.	Yes Labrador Retriever 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.

Health Factors - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever

Health Issues	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever 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)	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	German Shorthaired Pointers are high energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers 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.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever

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	5-10 puppies
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