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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Maltipoo	Silky Terrier
Origins	Germany	Germany France Italy	Australia
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog	Maltapoo Malt-A-Poo Malte-Poo Maltese-Poodle MaltiPoodle Malt-oodles Moodle mPoo Multapoo Multipoo Multi-Poo Maltepoo	Australian Silky Terrier Sydney Silky
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	Large Medium	Small Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Maltipoo? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg)	8-11 pounds (4-5 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)	12.5 pounds (5,5 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	10-13 inches (25-33 cm)	9-10 inches (23-25 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$400-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Maltipoo is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Silky Terrier is easier than average to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier intelligence:	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Maltipoo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Silky Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier trainability comparison.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Maltipoo dogs are easy to train. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Maltipoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	Maltipoo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Trainable Bold Cooperative Boisterous	Active Funny Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Companionable	Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Quick Joyful Inquisitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier?	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Maltipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Silky Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier social needs comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Maltipoo dogs are a social breed. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
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. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Maltipoo is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
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. See more.	Maltipoo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier playfulness comparison:	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Maltipoo is a playful breed. See more.	The Silky Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier?	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Maltipoo is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Silky Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Maltipoo breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Silky Terrier breed.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Maltipoo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Silky Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Maltipoo 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.	Silky Terrier 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.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltipoo bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Silky Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Silky Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier mouthiness comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Maltipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	Maltipoos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Silky Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier health problems comparison:	Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Osteochondrosis Dissecans Cardiomyopathy Pannus Gastric Torsion Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Lymphedema	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Portosystemic Liver Shunt White Dog Shaker Syndrome	Collapsed Trachea Legg-perthes Disease Epilepsy Diabetes
Veterinarian Visits 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).	Frequent The Maltipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Silky Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer, Maltipoo and Silky Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Maltipoo: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Silky Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier energy level comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Maltipoo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Silky Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Maltipoo dogs have an average exercise need.	Silky Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Maltipoo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Silky Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Maltipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Silky Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy Soft Wavy Woolly	Silky Straight Glossy
Colors What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer, Maltipoo and Silky Terrier color?	Black White Liver Roan Copper	Black Cream White Grey Gold Apricot Almost all colors	Black Gray Tan Blue Cream Silver Fawn Tricolor Platinum
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Maltipoo requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Silky Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or {name3 shedding:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Maltipoo dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silky Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Maltipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silky Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly 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.	Maltipoo dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Silky Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Maltipoo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Silky Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Maltipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Silky Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Maltipoo dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Silky Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Maltipoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Silky Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier?	Yes German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Maltipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Silky Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Maltipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Silky Terrier 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.	Maltipoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Silky Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Maltipoo or Silky Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier?	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Maltipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Silky Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can German Shorthaired Pointer and Maltipoo and Silky Terrier have?	7-12 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Maltipoo vs Silky Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	Continental Kennel Club American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club National Maltipoo Club Maltipoo Club of America	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 Club Espanol De Terriers

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