Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs German Wirehaired Pointer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Slovensky Kopov	Alpine Dachsbracke	German Wirehaired Pointer
Origins	Slovakia	Austria	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	389	320	62
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Other Names	Black Forest Hound, Slovenský kopov, Slovak Hound, Slovakian Hound	Alpenlandischer Dachsbracke, Alpenländische Dachsbracke, Alpenlandische Dachsbracke, Basset des Alpes, Alpine Basset Hound	Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehund, German Pointer (Wirehaired), Drahthaar
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 1959 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Leash (scent) Hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	No set
Price	Unknown	$500-$700	$500-$600

General Appearance - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs German Wirehaired Pointer

Size	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg), Female: 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg)	33 - 40 pounds (15 - 18 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 38.5 pounds (17.5 kg), Female: 38.5 pounds (17.5 kg)	36,5 pounds (16,5 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height	Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm)	13 - 16.5 inches (34 - 42 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm)	14,75 inches (38 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)

Hair & Care - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs German Wirehaired Pointer

Coat	Close Fitting Dense	Dense Smooth Thick	Wiry
Colors	Black	Dark deer red	Liver White
Grooming	Effortless: The Slovensky Kopov requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Alpine Dachsbracke doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Slovensky Kopovs shed moderately.	Alpine Dachsbrackes shed none to minimal.	German Wirehaired Pointers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs German Wirehaired Pointer

Temperament	Courageous Alert Determined Intelligent Active Sociable Protective Stubborn	Brave Fearless Loyal Intelligent	Active Friendly Loyal Responsive Affectionate Intelligent Willful
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Slovensky Kopov is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Alpine Dachsbracke's has great intelligence.	Average: German Wirehaired Pointer's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Slovensky Kopovs are easy to train.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are easy to train.	German Wirehaired Pointers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Slovensky Kopov is a highly playful breed.	Alpine Dachsbrackes, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The German Wirehaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Slovensky Kopovs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Alpine Dachsbrackes 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	Slovensky Kopovs are highly affectionate dogs.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are highly affectionate dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Slovensky Kopovs are a social breed.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are a social breed.	German Wirehaired Pointers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Slovensky Kopov is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Alpine Dachsbracke barks occasionally.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Slovensky Kopovs are good watchdogs.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are good watchdogs.	German Wirehaired Pointers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Slovensky Kopovs strongly protect their territory.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are average defenders.	German Wirehaired Pointers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Slovensky Kopov has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Alpine Dachsbracke has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Wirehaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Slovensky Kopovs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alpine Dachsbrackes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Wirehaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Slovensky Kopovs have average wanderlust potential.	Alpine Dachsbrackes have average wanderlust potential.	German Wirehaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Slovensky Kopovs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Alpine Dachsbrackes have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	German Wirehaired Pointers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Slovensky Kopovs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are apartment-friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Slovensky Kopovs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Alpine Dachsbrackes adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	German Wirehaired Pointers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Slovensky Kopovs 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.	Alpine Dachsbrackes 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.
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 - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs German Wirehaired Pointer

Stranger Friendly	Slovensky Kopovs are average friendly towards strangers.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Slovensky Kopovs are kid-friendly dogs.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointers are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Slovensky Kopovs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are average friendly towards cats.	German Wirehaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Slovensky Kopovs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Slovensky Kopov is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alpine Dachsbracke is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Wirehaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Slovensky Kopovs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the best breed for elderly people.	German Wirehaired Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Slovensky Kopovs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are generally with other pets.	German Wirehaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Slovensky Kopovs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Alpine Dachsbrackes are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No German Wirehaired 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Slovensky Kopov breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alpine Dachsbracke breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Wirehaired 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 - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs German Wirehaired Pointer

Health Issues	The Slovensky Kopov is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Alpine Dachsbracke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Wirehaired Pointers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Drug Sensitivity Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-13 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Slovensky Kopovs are high energy dogs.	Alpine Dachsbrackes are high energy dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Slovensky Kopovs need a lot of exercises.	Alpine Dachsbrackes have an average exercise need.	German Wirehaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Slovensky Kopovs don't need too much sleep.	Alpine Dachsbrackes don't need too much sleep.	German Wirehaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1/2 to 1 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Alpine Dachsbracke breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Slovensky Kopov can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alpine Dachsbracke can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Slovensky Kopov has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Alpine Dachsbracke has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Slovensky Kopov is an average drooler.	The Alpine Dachsbracke is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The German Wirehaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs German Wirehaired 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 to 6 puppies	3-5 puppies	6-10 puppies
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