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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Whippet	German Pinscher
Origins	Germany	England	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog	Snap Dog English Whippet	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher?	Large Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or Whippet? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher weight comparison:	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	25-35 pounds (11-16 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)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1200	$1400-$1600
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher intelligence:	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher trainability comparison.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? 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.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Trainable Bold Cooperative Boisterous	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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 Whippet vs German Pinscher?	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher social needs comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	German Pinscher 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 Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	German Pinscher 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 Whippet vs German Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher playfulness comparison:	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher?	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The German Pinscher 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 Whippet or German Pinscher?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet 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 German Pinscher indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher 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.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: German Pinscher 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 Whippet or German Pinscher?	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 Whippet vs German Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher?	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher health problems comparison:	Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Osteochondrosis Dissecans Cardiomyopathy Pannus Gastric Torsion Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Lymphedema	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	No data available
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 Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer, Whippet and German Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher energy level comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	German Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Pinscher dogs don't need too much sleep.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, 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 Whippet vs German Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher coat comparison:	Dense	Fine Short Close in texture	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer, Whippet and German Pinscher color?	Black White Liver Roan Copper	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Tan Red Blue Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or {name3 shedding:	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	German Pinscher 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 Whippet or German Pinscher?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No 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 Whippet vs German Pinscher?	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher 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. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher 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.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 Whippet or German Pinscher?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Whippet or German Pinscher?	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Pinscher 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 Whippet vs German Pinscher?	Yes German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Pinscher 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 Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Pinscher 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.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher 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 Whippet or German Pinscher? 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 Whippet vs German Pinscher?	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Pinscher 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 Whippet vs German Pinscher 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 Whippet and German Pinscher have?	7-12 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Whippet vs German Pinscher 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 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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

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