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Compare English Pointer and Dachshund. Which is better: English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje?
Name | English Pointer | Dachshund | Kooikerhondje |
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Origins | England | Germany | Netherlands |
Group | Gun Dog | Hunting Dogs | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 113 | 13 | 413 |
Reviews | 1 | 7 | 1 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? | English Pointer |
Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel |
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog Kooiker Dog |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? Which is the smallest dog, English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | Medium | Small | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, English Pointer or Dachshund or Dachshund? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje weight comparison: | 44-66 pounds (20-30 kg) | Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | 20-40 pounds (9-18 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 55 pounds (25 kg) | Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | 30 pounds (13.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje height comparison: | Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm) | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm) | 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm) | 15 inches (38.5 cm) |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? Which is more expensive? | $400-$500 | $500-$700 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Dachshund 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. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Trainability
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje trainability comparison. | English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. | Dachshund dogs are easy to train. | Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. | Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. | Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. | Dachshund dogs are average defenders. | Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje behavior/temperament comparison: |
Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable |
Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever |
Loving Alert Intelligent Territorial Lively Going Cheerful |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | English Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje? | Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje social needs comparison: | English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. | Dachshund dogs are a social breed. | Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Kooikerhondje dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje playfulness comparison: | The English Pointer is a highly playful breed. | Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje? | Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally. | A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. | Average: The Kooikerhondje barks occasionally. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed. | Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed. | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Kooikerhondje indoors. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Kooikerhondje dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Dachshund dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Pointer bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kooikerhondje bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The English Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Kooikerhondje has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje mouthiness comparison: | English Pointer dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Kooikerhondje dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje? | English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. | The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Kooikerhondje is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje health problems comparison: | No data available |
Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy |
Cataracts Luxating Patella Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Kidney Issues Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy Myositis |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje lifespan comparison. How long do English Pointer, Dachshund and Kooikerhondje breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kooikerhondje can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje?
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje energy level comparison: | English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs. | Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Kooikerhondje dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises. | Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need. | Kooikerhondje dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep. | Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Kooikerhondje dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje weight gain potential comparison: | Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. | High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje coat comparison: | Dense | Fine |
Waterproof Wavy Thick Straight |
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Colors
What are the original English Pointer, Dachshund and Kooikerhondje color? |
Black White Brown Yellow |
Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown | Red White Orange |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje grooming comparison: | Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? English Pointer or Dachshund or {name3 shedding: | English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal. | Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. | Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Hypoallergenic
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje? | Medium ⏺ The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets. | Kooikerhondje dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? Which dog is more friendly? | English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Kooikerhondje dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Kooikerhondje dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? | English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje? |
Yes English Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Kooikerhondje dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Kooikerhondje is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people. | Kooikerhondjes are usually recommended for elderly people. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: English Pointer or Dachshund or Kooikerhondje? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
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. | 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: English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje? | Not really English Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Kooikerhondje breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | 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. |
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. |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can English Pointer and Dachshund and Kooikerhondje have? | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 5-7 puppies |
English Pointer vs Dachshund vs Kooikerhondje Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? | No data available |
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 Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service |
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