Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Beagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Labrador Retriever	German Shorthaired Pointer	Beagle
Origins	England Canada	Germany	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	1	10	6
Reviews	3	2	4
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Other Names	Labrador, Lab	Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund	English Beagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	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	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 United Kennel Club
Price	$1000-$2000	$600-$800	$500-$800

General Appearance - Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Beagle

Size	Large	Large Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Beagle

Coat	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense	Dense
Colors	Yellow Chocolate Black	Roan Liver White Black	Tan Red Tricolor White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately.	Beagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Beagle

Temperament	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.	Beagles are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs.	Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average.	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs.	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders.	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	German Shorthaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Labrador Retrievers 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.	Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Beagle

Stranger Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Beagles are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No German Shorthaired Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Beagle

Health Issues	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are high energy dogs.	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Beagle

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-10 puppies	7-12 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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