German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
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Norrbottenspets
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) vs Norrbottenspets
Compare German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) and Norrbottenspets 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)
Norrbottenspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 66 cm
41 – 45 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
11 – 15 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
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
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
Norrbottenspets
High energy
Easy to train
Small
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 Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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