German Shorthaired Pointer has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Scottish Deerhound has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Bold
Intelligent
Boisterous
Cooperative
Trainable

Dignified
Friendly
Polite
Docile
Gentle
Still

German Shorthaired Pointers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Scottish Deerhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Germany

Scotland

german bird dog, spanish pointers, bloodhounds

sighthound, greyhound

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

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

1600s

middle ages

Working (AKC:1930)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Hound (AKC:1886)
Sighthounds & Pariahs (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Blue
Black

Brown
Black
White
Pied

Fawn
Brindle
Red
Blue
Gray

A German Shorthaired Pointer can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Scottish Deerhound can have a litter of 8-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

German Shorthaired Pointers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Scottish Deerhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

German Shorthaired Pointers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Scottish Deerhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Entropion
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hemivertebrae
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Acral Mutation Syndrome
Lupoid Dermatitis

Cardiomyopathy
Allergies

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Dna Test For Vwd
(Blood)
Skeletal
Skin Scraping

Cardiac
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

German Shorthaired Pointer has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Scottish Deerhound has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Shorthaired Pointers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Scottish Deerhounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

German Shorthaired Pointer has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Scottish Deerhound minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

German Shorthaired Pointers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Scottish Deerhounds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

While German Shorthaired Pointer dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Scottish Deerhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

German Shorthaired Pointers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Scottish Deerhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Shorthaired Pointer, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottish Deerhound, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Shorthaired Pointers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Scottish Deerhounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Scottish Deerhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) German Shorthaired Pointer feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 85-110 pound (39 - 50 kg) Scottish Deerhound feed 3.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a German Shorthaired Pointer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Scottish Deerhound is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Shorthaired Pointer is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Scottish Deerhound is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

German Shorthaired Pointer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Scottish Deerhounds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Scottish Deerhounds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The German Shorthaired Pointer is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Scottish Deerhounds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Shorthaired Pointers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Scottish Deerhounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat friendly.

Scottish Deerhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

German Shorthaired Pointers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Scottish Deerhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

German Shorthaired Pointers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Scottish Deerhounds are highly friendly around strangers.

German Shorthaired Pointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Scottish Deerhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The German Shorthaired Pointer is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Scottish Deerhounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.