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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or Grey Ghost or Riesenschnauzer? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Shorthaired Pointer Weimaraner Giant Schnauzer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Kurzhaar
Deutsch Kurzhaar
GSP Dog
Grey Ghost
Weim
Weimaraner Vorstehhund
Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
Large
Medium
Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Weimaraner? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer weight comparison:
Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg) Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 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: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer height comparison:
Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $1500-$2000 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Weimaraner is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer intelligence:
Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Weimaraner is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer trainability comparison.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Weimaraner dogs are easy to train.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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Weimaraner dogs are average watchdogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? 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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Weimaraner dogs are average defenders.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Stubborn
Aloof
Energetic
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Social
Steady
Fast
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
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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Sensitive: Weimaraner dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer?
Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Weimaraner dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer social needs comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Weimaraner dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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Weimaraner 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 Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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Weimaraner dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer playfulness comparison:
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer?
Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Weimaraner is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Weimaraner breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer 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.
Weimaraner dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Giant Schnauzer 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 Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Weimaraner dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Weimaraner bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.
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 Weimaraner has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Weimaraner dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer?
German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer health problems comparison:
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Entropion
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cardiomyopathy
Pannus
Gastric Torsion
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
Lymphedema
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
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 Weimaraner should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer, Weimaraner and Giant Schnauzer 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 Weimaraner: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer?
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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer energy level comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Weimaraner dogs are high-energy dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Weimaraner dogs need a lot of exercises.
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Weimaraner dogs don't need too much sleep.
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer coat comparison:
Dense Fine Wiry
Colors
What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer, Weimaraner and Giant Schnauzer color?
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
Gray
Blue
Silver
Copper
Black
Pepper
Salt
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer grooming comparison:
Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or {name3 shedding:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Weimaraner dogs shed moderately.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer 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 Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer?

Medium

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

Medium

The Weimaraner has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low 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 Weimaraner drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer 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.
Weimaraner dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Weimaraner dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Weimaraner dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Weimaraner dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Weimaraner dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer?
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Weimaraner dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Giant Schnauzer 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
Weimaraner is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Giant Schnauzer 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.
Weimaraners are not the best breed for elderly people.
Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer 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 Weimaraner or Giant Schnauzer? 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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer?

Not really

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

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

Giant Schnauzer 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 Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer 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 Weimaraner and Giant Schnauzer have?
7-12 puppies 6-8 puppies 5-8 puppies

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Weimaraner vs Giant Schnauzer 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 1943 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working 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 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type 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
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
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

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