Old Danish Pointer vs Portuguese Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Old Danish Pointer	Portuguese Pointer	German Shorthaired Pointer
Origins	Denmark	Portugal	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	225	374	10
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Other Names	Gammel Dansk Honsehund, Old Danish Pointing Dog, Ancien chien d′arrêt danois, Old Danish Bird Dog, Altdänischer Hühnerhund	Perdigueiro Portugues, Portuguese Pointing Dog	Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	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.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	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
Price	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Old Danish Pointer vs Portuguese Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Size	Large	Medium	Large Medium
Weight	Male: 66-77 pounds (30-35 kg), Female: 57-68 pounds (25-30 kg)	Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 71.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height	Male: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 22.5 inches (57 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Old Danish Pointer vs Portuguese Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Coat	Smooth Dense	Rough	Dense
Colors	White & Brown	White Yellow Light Brown	Roan Liver White Black
Grooming	Average: The Old Danish Pointer requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Portuguese Pointer doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Old Danish Pointers shed moderately.	Portuguese Pointers are low shedders.	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Old Danish Pointer vs Portuguese Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Good With - Old Danish Pointer vs Portuguese Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Stranger Friendly	Old Danish Pointers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Old Danish Pointers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are average friendly dogs towards children.	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Old Danish Pointers are average friendly towards cats.	Portuguese Pointers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Old Danish Pointers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Old Danish Pointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Portuguese Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Old Danish Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Portuguese Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Old Danish Pointers are generally with other pets.	Portuguese Pointers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Old Danish Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Portuguese Pointers 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.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really 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.	Not really 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)	Not really 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.	Not really 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	Not really Old Danish Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Portuguese Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like 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 - Old Danish Pointer vs Portuguese Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Health Issues	Old Danish Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	Portuguese Pointers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Old Danish Pointers are high energy dogs.	Portuguese Pointers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Shorthaired Pointers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Old Danish Pointers need a lot of exercises.	Portuguese Pointers need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Old Danish Pointers don't need too much sleep.	Portuguese Pointers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Old Danish Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Portuguese Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Old Danish Pointer is an average drooler.	The Portuguese Pointer is an average drooler.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Old Danish Pointer vs Portuguese Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer

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	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies	7-12 puppies
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Temperament	Calm Intelligent Resolute Brave Loyal	Affectionate Lively Calm Submissive	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Old Danish Pointer is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Portuguese Pointer's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Old Danish Pointers are very easy to train.	Portuguese Pointers are quite easy to train.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Old Danish Pointer is a highly playful breed.	Portuguese Pointers are not the most playful dog breed.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Old Danish Pointers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Portuguese Pointers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Old Danish Pointers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Portuguese Pointers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Old Danish Pointers need a lot of social interaction.	Portuguese Pointers need a lot of social interaction.	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Old Danish Pointer barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Pointer rarely barks.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Old Danish Pointers are one of the best watchdogs.	Portuguese Pointers are good watchdogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Old Danish Pointers are average defenders.	Portuguese Pointers strongly protect their territory.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Old Danish Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Portuguese Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Old Danish Pointers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Portuguese Pointers 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Old Danish Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Portuguese Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	German Shorthaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Old Danish Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Portuguese Pointers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Old Danish Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Old Danish Pointers don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Portuguese Pointers don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Old Danish Pointers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Portuguese Pointers 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.
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.