| Breed |  German Wirehaired Pointer |  Dutch Shepherd |
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| Origin | Germany | Netherlands |
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| Group | Gundog | Pastoral |
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| Size | Large | Large |
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| Coat | Harsh wiry double coat with beard and eyebrows | Short, long or rough brindle coat with undercoat |
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| Weight | 25 to 32 kg | 23 to 34 kg |
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| Height | 60 to 68 cm | 55 to 62 cm |
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| Lifespan | 12 to 14 yrs | 11 to 14 yrs |
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| Exercise need | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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| Affection | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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| Grooming needs | 4/10 | 3/10 |
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| Barking | 5/10 | 5/10 |
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| Good with children | 6/10 | 6/10 |
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| Good with other dogs | 4/10 | 5/10 |
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| Trainability | 7/10 | 9/10 |
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| Prey drive | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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| Copes alone | 4/10 | 3/10 |
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| Drool | 2/10 | 2/10 |
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| Shedding | 4/10 | 5/10 |
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| Flat fit | 3/10 | 2/10 |
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| Running cost | €103 / month | €112 / month |
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German Wirehaired Pointer verdict
A rugged, driven gundog built for all weather and all day.
Get one if
- · Active, outdoorsy owners and country homes
- · People interested in gundog work, canicross or long-distance running
- · Experienced owners who enjoy training
Think again if
- · Sedentary or busy households
- · Homes with cats or small pets, unless raised together and managed
- · First-time owners wanting an easy dog
Dutch Shepherd verdict
The brindle all-rounder that needs a real job
Get one if
- · Experienced owners of working breeds
- · People involved in dog sports or working trials
- · Active households wanting a training partner
Think again if
- · First-time owners
- · Low-activity or busy households
- · Families with toddlers and no training plan
