German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
VS
Schapendoes
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) vs Schapendoes
Compare German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) and Schapendoes 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)
Schapendoes
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 66 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
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
2/5
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Characteristics
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Schapendoes
Great with kids
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 Schapendoes
Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.
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