Otterhound vs English Pointer Comparison – Which dog is better Otter Dog or English Pointer?

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Name	Otterhound	English Pointer
Origins	England	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	186	113
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Otter Dog	English Pointer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Otterhound vs English Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Otterhound vs English Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Otterhound or English Pointer? Is the Otterhound bigger than the English Pointer breed? Is an Otterhound smaller than an English Pointer?	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Otterhound or English Pointer? Otterhound vs English Pointer weight comparison:	66-115 pounds (30-52 kg)	44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	90.5 pounds (41 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Otterhound or English Pointer? Is an Otterhound taller than an English Pointer?	24-26 inches (60-65 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?	25 inches (62.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Otterhound vs English Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Otterhound or English Pointer? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Otterhound and English Pointer?	$500-$600	$400-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Otterhound or English Pointer?	Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.

Otterhound vs English Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Otterhound or English Pointer smarter? Which is best? Otterhound vs English Pointer intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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 Otterhound vs English Pointer trainability comparison. What's the difference between Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Otterhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Otterhound or English Pointer?	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Otterhound or English Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Otterhound vs English Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Otterhound or English Pointer? Otterhound vs English Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Outright Tempered Boisterous Amiable	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Otterhound dogs are less 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: Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Otterhound vs English Pointer social needs comparison:	Otterhound 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? What's the difference between Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Otterhound 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? What's the difference between Otterhound vs English Pointer? Which can be better for hunting?	Otterhound 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

Otterhound vs English Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Otterhound vs English Pointer playfulness comparison:	The Otterhound 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: Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Average: The Otterhound 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 Otterhound or English Pointer?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Otterhound vs English Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Otterhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Otterhound or English Pointer?	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.

Otterhound vs English Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Otterhound or English Pointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Otterhound 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 Is an Otterhound more dangerous than an English Pointer?	Low 🔽 The Otterhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Otterhound vs English Pointer mouthiness comparison:	Otterhound dogs have an 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.

Otterhound vs English Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Otterhound vs English Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Otterhound vs English Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Otterhound vs English Pointer health problems comparison:	Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Frequent The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Otterhound vs English Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Otterhound and English Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Otterhound and English Pointer?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 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: Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Otterhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Otterhound vs English Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Otterhound or English Pointer? Otterhound vs English Pointer energy level comparison:	Otterhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Otterhound vs English Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Otterhound or English Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Otterhound or English Pointer?	Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Otterhound vs English Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Otterhound or English Pointer? Does the Otterhound breed eat more than the English Pointer breed?	3 to 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Otterhound vs English Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Otterhound vs English Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Otterhound vs English Pointer coat comparison:	Rough Waterproof	Dense
Colors What are the original Otterhound and English Pointer color? Otterhound vs English Pointer color comparison:	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten	Black White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Otterhound or English Pointer? Otterhound vs English Pointer grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of 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 Otterhound or English Pointer? Do Otterhound dogs shed more than English Pointer dogs?	Otterhound dogs shed above average. 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: Otterhound 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.
Hypoallergenic Otterhound vs English Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Otterhound or English Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound 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? What's the difference between Otterhound vs English Pointer?	The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Otterhound vs English Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Otterhound dogs are generally with other pets.	English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Otterhound or English Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	Otterhound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	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 Otterhound or English Pointer?	Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Otterhound or English Pointer?	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Otterhound or English Pointer? Can an Otterhound and an English Pointer be friends? Do Otterhound dogs get along with English Pointer dogs?	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Yes Otterhound 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 Otterhound 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?	Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Otterhound vs English Pointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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: Otterhound or English Pointer? Which is better for autism?	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.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a 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: Otterhound vs English Pointer?	Yes Otterhound breed usually likes 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.
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.

Otterhound vs English Pointer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Otterhound and English Pointer have? Otterhound vs English Pointer litter size comparison:	4-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Otterhound vs English Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound 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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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