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Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lab or Braque Saint-Germain or Drahthaar? Find the right dog for you

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Name Labrador Retriever Braque Saint - Germain German Wirehaired Pointer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lab
Labrador
Braque Saint-Germain
Saint Germain Pointer
Drahthaar
German Pointer
Vorstehund
Deutscher Drahthaariger
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or Braque Saint - Germain? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer weight comparison:
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $1000-$1200 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The German Wirehaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer intelligence:
Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Braque Saint - Germain 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
Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer trainability comparison.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Braque Saint - Germain dogs are very easy to train.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Braque Saint - Germain dogs are average watchdogs.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Braque Saint - Germain dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Obedient
Loyal
Hard working
Active
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Willful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Braque Saint - Germain dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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: Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Braque Saint - Germain dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer social needs comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Braque Saint - Germain dogs need for social interaction is average.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Braque Saint - Germain dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Braque Saint - Germain dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer playfulness comparison:
The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Braque Saint - Germain is a playful breed.
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The German Wirehaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low: The Braque Saint - Germain barks none to minimal.
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Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Braque Saint - Germain breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Wirehaired Pointer breed.

Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Braque Saint - Germain dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Labrador Retriever 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Braque Saint - Germain bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Wirehaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Braque Saint - Germain has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The German Wirehaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer mouthiness comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Braque Saint - Germain dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
German Wirehaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Elbow Dysplasia
Heart Disease
Demodectic Mange
Dental Problems
Aortic Stenosis
Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS)
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Eye Diseases
Skin Diseases
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Braque Saint - Germain should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The German Wirehaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Braque Saint - Germain and German Wirehaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Braque Saint - Germain: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
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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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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Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer energy level comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Braque Saint - Germain dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Braque Saint - Germain dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Braque Saint - Germain dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.

Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 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? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Braque Saint - Germain has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer coat comparison:
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Fine
Thick
Glossy
Wiry
Colors
What are the original Labrador Retriever, Braque Saint - Germain and German Wirehaired Pointer color?
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Dull white with orange (fawn) markings White
Liver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Braque Saint - Germain requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or {name3 shedding:
Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Braque Saint - Germain dogs shed moderately.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
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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6-8 weeks
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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Hypoallergenic
Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer 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, Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer?

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Braque Saint - Germain has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Braque Saint - Germain is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The German Wirehaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Braque Saint - Germain dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Braque Saint - Germain dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Braque Saint - Germain dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Braque Saint - Germain dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Braque Saint - Germain dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Braque Saint - Germain dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Braque Saint - Germain is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
German Wirehaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Braque Saint - Germains are usually recommended for elderly people.
German Wirehaired Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good 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: Labrador Retriever or Braque Saint - Germain or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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: Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer?

Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Braque Saint - Germain breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer 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 Labrador Retriever and Braque Saint - Germain and German Wirehaired Pointer have?
5-10 puppies 6-8 puppies 6-10 puppies

Labrador Retriever vs Braque Saint - Germain vs German Wirehaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. No data available Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
Canadian Canine Registry
No data available 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

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