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Name	Labrador Retriever	German Shorthaired Pointer	English Pointer
Origins	England Canada	Germany	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lab Labrador	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog	English Pointer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	Large	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer weight comparison:	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)	44-66 pounds (20-30 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: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer height comparison:	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: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 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 (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$600-$800	$400-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer intelligence:	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	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.
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Trainability Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer trainability comparison.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English 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. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Intelligent Affectionate Trainable Bold Cooperative Boisterous	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable
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. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	English Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer?	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer social needs comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
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. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer playfulness comparison:	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The English Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer?	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The English Pointer 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 Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English 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.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	English 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 German Shorthaired Pointer or English 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 German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer?	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.	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English 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	Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Osteochondrosis Dissecans Cardiomyopathy Pannus Gastric Torsion Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Lymphedema	No data available
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 German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer and English Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer energy level comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	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.	2 to 3 cups 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? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer coat comparison:	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense	Dense
Colors What are the original Labrador Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer and English Pointer color?	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black White Liver Roan Copper	Black White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or {name3 shedding:	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Pointer 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: Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer?	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English 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. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English 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.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer?	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English 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.	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English 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.	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Labrador Retriever or German Shorthaired Pointer or English Pointer? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer?	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really English Pointer 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.

Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English 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. 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 Labrador Retriever and German Shorthaired Pointer and English Pointer have?	5-10 puppies	7-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Labrador Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 1878 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	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	No data available

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