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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Norwegian Elkhound	Otterhound
Origins	Germany	Norway	England
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog	Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound	Otter Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? Which is the smallest dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	Large Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Norwegian Elkhound? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound weight comparison:	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	66-115 pounds (30-52 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: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	90.5 pounds (41 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	24-26 inches (60-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	25 inches (62.5 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$700	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound intelligence:	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound trainability comparison.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Otterhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? 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.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Trainable Bold Cooperative Boisterous	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold	Outright Tempered Boisterous Amiable
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.	Otterhound dogs are less 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound?	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound social needs comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average. 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 Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Otterhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Otterhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound playfulness comparison:	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Otterhound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound?	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Otterhound 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 Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Norwegian Elkhound indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound 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.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Otterhound 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 Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Otterhound bite force: Ordinary.
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 Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Otterhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound mouthiness comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Otterhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound?	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound health problems comparison:	Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Osteochondrosis Dissecans Cardiomyopathy Pannus Gastric Torsion Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Lymphedema	No data available	Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia
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).	Average The Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer, Norwegian Elkhound and Otterhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Otterhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound energy level comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Otterhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound coat comparison:	Dense	Dense	Rough Waterproof
Colors What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer, Norwegian Elkhound and Otterhound color?	Black White Liver Roan Copper	Black Gray White Silver	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or {name3 shedding:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Otterhound dogs shed above average. 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 Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound?	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound 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 Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound 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.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Otterhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Otterhound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound?	Yes German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Norwegian Elkhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Otterhound 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 Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Otterhound 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.	Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Norwegian Elkhound or Otterhound? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound?	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Otterhound breed usually likes 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound 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 Norwegian Elkhound and Otterhound have?	7-12 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-7 puppies
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Otterhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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	No data available	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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