Pointer
VS
Weimaraner
Pointer vs Weimaraner
Compare Pointer and Weimaraner 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
Weimaraner
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
57 – 70 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
25 – 40 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Weimaraner
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
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 Weimaraner
Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.
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