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German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Drahthaar or Italian Coarsehaired Pointer or Poodle Pointer? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Wirehaired Pointer Spinone Italiano Pudelpointer
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer breeds.
Drahthaar
German Pointer
Vorstehund
Deutscher Drahthaariger
Italian Coarsehaired Pointer
Italian Griffon
Italian Wire-Haired Pointer
Spinone
Italian Spinone
Poodle Pointer
Puddle Pointer
Pudel Pointer
Pudle Pointer
Pudlepointer
Pudel
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large
Medium
Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer? Compare adult weight ranges.
60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or Pudelpointer? German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer height comparison:
Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm) Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm) Male: 24.5 inches (62 cm), 22.5 inches (57 cm)

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Find price differences between these breeds.
$500-$600 $1500-$2000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or Pudelpointer?
Very frequent: The German Wirehaired Pointer is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.
Average: The Pudelpointer is a commonly available dog breed.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Very smart: Pudelpointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which is easiest to train?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are easy to train.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train.
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Pudelpointer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which breed is most alert?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs.
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Pudelpointer dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which breed is most protective?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders.
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Pudelpointer dogs are average defenders.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer? Compare temperaments.
Active
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Willful
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Independent
Outright
Tempered
Selfish
Calm
Controlled
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: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Pudelpointer 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 Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer?
High: German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Pudelpointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer social needs comparison:
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed.
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Pudelpointer dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Pudelpointer dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Spinone Italiano 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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Pudelpointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks.
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Average: The Pudelpointer barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which breed is most playful?
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Pudelpointer is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Wirehaired 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 Spinone Italiano indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Pudelpointer breed in the home.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which breed is most flexible?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Pudelpointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or Pudelpointer?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Spinone Italiano 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.
Pudelpointer 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 Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which has lowest bite risk?

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The German Wirehaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Pudelpointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which uses mouth most during play?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Spinone Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Pudelpointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Wirehaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Pudelpointer bite force: Ordinary.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years
9-11 years
The average lifespan of Pudelpointer: 10 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which handles climate changes best?
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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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 Pudelpointer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which has fewer health issues?
German Wirehaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Pudelpointer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The German Wirehaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Pudelpointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Eye Diseases
Skin Diseases
Bloat
Cerebellar Ataxia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which breed is most active?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Pudelpointer dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or Pudelpointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Pudelpointer dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or Pudelpointer?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Pudelpointer dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Pudelpointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which needs most food?
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. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. What colors are available?
White
Liver
White
Brown
Orange
Roan
Black
Brown
Liver
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Pudelpointer doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which drools least?
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Pudelpointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

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

Medium

The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Pudelpointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Wiry Wiry Wiry
Dense
Waterproof
Double
Harsh
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which requires most frequent baths?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or Pudelpointer? German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or {name3 shedding:
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal.
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Pudelpointer dogs shed none to minimal.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which is best with kids?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pudelpointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Pudelpointer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or Pudelpointer? Which dog is more friendly?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Pudelpointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or Pudelpointer?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Pudelpointer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Wirehaired Pointer or Spinone Italiano or Pudelpointer?
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Pudelpointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer?
Yes
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Pudelpointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
German Wirehaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Pudelpointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
German Wirehaired Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pudelpointers are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

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

Pudelpointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which has most military use?

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 Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which has most puppies?
6-10 puppies 4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. What's recommended?

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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German Wirehaired Pointer vs Spinone Italiano vs Pudelpointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. How are they classified internationally?
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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of German Wirehaired Pointer, Spinone Italiano, and Pudelpointer. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Pet Registry, Inc.
The German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America
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.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
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