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Pointer
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Pointer vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Pointer and Irish Water Spaniel 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
Pointer
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
0/5
Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
About Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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