German Shorthaired Pointer vs Redbone Coonhound Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

German Shorthaired Pointer

6/6

categories

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

🀝 Tie

Longest Lifespan

🀝 Tie

Easiest to Train

German Shorthaired Pointer

4.5/5 Β· Easy

Most Active

German Shorthaired Pointer

5/5 Β· Active

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

6/6

100%

German Shorthaired Pointer

πŸ‘‘ Winner

4/6

67%

Redbone Coonhound

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
Germany
United S
Popularity
#10
#139
Common Names & Aliases
Deutscher Kurzhaariger VorstehhundKurzhaarDeutsch KurzhaarGSP Dog
RedsRedbone Hound
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
MediumLarge
Medium
Weight Statistics
Male: 25-32 kg, Female: 20-27 kg
23-32 kg
Average Weight
Male: 28.3 kg, Female: 23.8 kg
27.2 kg
Height
Male: 59-64 cm, Female: 53-58 cm
53-66 cm
Average Height
Male: 61.5 cm, Female: 55.5 cm
59.5 cm
Intelligence Rating
4.5/5
4/5
Watchdog Rating
3/5
1/5
Training Difficulty
5/5
4/5
Territorial Protection
3/5
1/5
Price Range
$600-$800
$600-$800
Availability
5/5
4/5
Personality Traits
AffectionateBoldIntelligentBoisterousCooperativeTrainable
AffectionateEnergeticIndependentCompanionableFamiliarUnflappable
Sensitivity Level
4/5
5/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
5/5
5/5
Prey Drive
5/5
4/5
Affection Level
4/5
5/5
Social Needs
3/5
4/5
Barking Frequency
3/5
5/5
Playful Nature
5/5
4/5
Apartment Adaptability
1/5
1/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
4/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Moderate
Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
4/5
4/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Average Lifespan
12-14 years
12-14 years
Climate Tolerance
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Health Concerns
4/5
1/5
Health Problems
Gastric TorsionHypothyroidismCanine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)Osteochondrosis DissecansVon Willebrand's DiseaseEntropionPannusLymphedemaCardiomyopathyProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Eye ProblemsHip DysplasiaObesity
Vet Care Frequency
Rare
Frequent
Energy Rating
5/5
4/5
Sleeping Need
1/5
2/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
5/5
5/5
Obesity Tendency
3/5
3/5
Food Consumption
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
No
No
Coat Colors
RoanLiverWhiteBlackCopper
RedGoldenCopper
Grooming Requirements
1/5
1/5
Shedding Level
3/5
1/5
Drooling Tendency
2/5
4/5
Stinkiness Rating
Medium
Medium
Coat Characteristics
Dense
Fine
Bathing Needs
4-6 weeks
3-4 weeks
Cat Friendly
1/5
2/5
Child Compatibility
4/5
5/5
Dog Friendly
4/5
5/5
Stranger Friendly
3/5
4/5
Office Friendly
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Recommended
Highly Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Not Good
Below Average
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Not really
Not really
Therapy Work Suitability
Not really
Not really
Scent Detection Ability
Yes
Yes
Search & Rescue Potential
Yes
Yes
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Not really
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
7-12 puppies
6-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
American Kennel ClubFederation Cynologique InternationaleAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubKennel Club of Great BritainNew Zealand Kennel ClubUnited Kennel Club
American Kennel ClubUnited Kennel Club
Winner / Best value