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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Labrador Retriever	Labradoodle
Origins	Germany	England Canada	Australia
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar	Lab Labrador	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Which is the smallest dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	Large Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle weight comparison:	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Fine Variety of coat types
Colors What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever and Labradoodle color?	Roan Liver White Black	Yellow Chocolate Black	Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Black Café Cream Silver Chocolate Parchment Blue They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately. See more.	Labradoodles shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Affectionate Intelligent Alert
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle intelligence:	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle trainability comparison.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train. See more.	Labradoodles are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle playfulness comparison:	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle?	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Labradoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle social needs comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average. See more.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle?	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs. See more.	Labradoodles are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders. See more.	Labradoodles are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle mouthiness comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Labradoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Shorthaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Labradoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	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 Labradoodle indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labradoodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle?	Yes German Shorthaired Pointers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labradoodles are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Health Comparison

Health Issues German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle?	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle health problems comparison:	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypothyroidism
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever and Labradoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle energy level comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high-energy dogs.	Labradoodles are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Labradoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 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? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Labradoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle?	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Labrador Retriever or Labradoodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle?	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can German Shorthaired Pointer and Labrador Retriever and Labradoodle have?	7-12 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-10 puppies
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Labrador Retriever vs Labradoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 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 Canadian Canine Registry	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association

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