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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or Canarian Hound or Catalan sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Shorthaired Pointer Podenco Canario Catalan Sheepdog
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Group Gun Dog Hunting Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Kurzhaar
Deutsch Kurzhaar
GSP Dog
Canarian Hound
Canarian Warren Hound
Canary Islands Hound
Canary Islands Warren Hound
Catalan sheepdog
Catalan shepherd
Atura Català
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog? Which is the smallest dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
Large
Medium
Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Podenco Canario? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog weight comparison:
Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg) Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 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: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 49.5 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog height comparison:
Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 19–22 inches (47–55 cm), Female: 18–21 inches (45–53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 19–22 inches (47–55 cm), Female: 18–21 inches (45–53 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $1000-$1200 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.
Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The Catalan Sheepdog is a commonly available dog breed.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog intelligence:
Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Podenco Canario dogs have great 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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Trainability
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog trainability comparison.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Podenco Canario dogs are quite easy to train.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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Podenco Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog? 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.
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Podenco Canario dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Active
Intelligent
Friendly
Calm
Fast
Agile
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
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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Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog?
Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Podenco Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Catalan Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog social needs comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs are a social breed.
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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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The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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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Podenco Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Catalan Sheepdog 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.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog playfulness comparison:
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed.
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Catalan Sheepdogs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog?
Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Catalan Sheepdog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario 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 Catalan Sheepdog indoors.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog 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.
Average: Podenco Canario dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Catalan Sheepdog 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 Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
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.
Catalan Sheepdog 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 Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Podenco Canario bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Catalan Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.
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 Podenco Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Catalan Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog mouthiness comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Podenco Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.
Catalan Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog 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 Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Dental Problems
Glaucoma
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).
Rare
The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Catalan Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer, Podenco Canario and Catalan Sheepdog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Catalan Sheepdog: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Catalan Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog coat comparison:
Dense Dense
Shiny
Rough
Wavy
Thick
Shaggy
Colors
What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer, Podenco Canario and Catalan Sheepdog color?
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
White
Brown
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Gray
Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog grooming comparison:
Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Catalan Sheepdog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog? German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or {name3 shedding:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog?

Medium

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

Medium

The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Catalan Sheepdog 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.
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The Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Catalan Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog 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.
Podenco Canario dogs are generally with other pets.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Podenco Canario dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Catalan Sheepdog 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 Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog?
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Podenco Canario dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Catalan Sheepdog 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
Podenco Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Catalan Sheepdog 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.
Podenco Canarios are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Catalan Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog 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.
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Not really

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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Podenco Canario or Catalan Sheepdog? Which is better for autism?

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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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 Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog?

Not really

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

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

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

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can German Shorthaired Pointer and Podenco Canario and Catalan Sheepdog have?
7-12 puppies 6-12 puppies 4-6 puppies

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Podenco Canario vs Catalan Sheepdog 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. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.

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