German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
VS
Lagotto Romagnolo
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) and Lagotto Romagnolo side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 66 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
15 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
The German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) is a medium‑large, athletic gundog with a short, shedding coat and striking liver-and-white patterns. Energetic, people-focused and intelligent, it needs extensive daily exercise, positive training, and close family contact to stay calm and content.
About Lagotto Romagnolo
Medium-sized Italian water and truffle dog with a sturdy build and dense, curly, low-shedding coat needing regular grooming. Affectionate, sensitive, and people oriented, it is highly trainable and thrives on scent work, mental challenges, and active outdoor family life.
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