Shikoku
VS
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Shikoku vs German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Compare Shikoku and German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh) 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
Shikoku
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
58 – 66 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
20 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Shikoku
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
German Shorthaired Pointer (Vorsteh)
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
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.
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