Last Updated: Jun 19, 2022
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- German Shorthaired Pointer Versus Border Terrier: Introduction
- German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier: Overview
- German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier
- The Similarities Between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier
- Size Comparison of the German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier
- Appearance (Colors) of the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier
- Lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier
- Temperament of the Border Terrier Versus the German Shorthaired Pointer
- Price of German Shorthaired Pointer versus Price of Border Terrier
- Adopting the German Shorthaired Pointer versus Adopting the Border Terrier
- The Intelligence of the German Shorthaired Pointer versus the Intelligence of the Border Terrier
- The Popularity of German Shorthaired Pointer versus Popularity of Border Terrier
- Health Problems of German Shorthaired Pointer versus Health Problems of Border Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier
- Do German Shorthaired Pointers shed more than Border Terriers?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Border Terrier?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Border Terrier?
- Are German Shorthaired Pointers good family dogs? What about Border Terriers?
- Is the German Shorthaired Pointer Easier to Train than the Border Terrier?
- Which one drools more, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Border Terrier
- How Kid-friendly are German Shorthaired Pointers and Border Terriers?
- Does the German Shorthaired Pointer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Border Terrier?
- Do German Shorthaired Pointers Bark and Howl? What about Border Terriers?
- Can German Shorthaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Border Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: German Shorthaired Pointer vs. Border Terrier
- Can German Shorthaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Border Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- German Shorthaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
German Shorthaired Pointer Versus Border Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the German Shorthaired Pointer and for the Border Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Border Terrier.
German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium-sized dog while the Border Terrier is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the German Shorthaired Pointer belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Border Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Border Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier
Factor | German Shorthaired Pointer | Border Terrier |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Height | 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 1 inch tall at the sho | 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder |
Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 5/5 |
General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Weight | 45 to 70 pounds | 11 to 15 pounds |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 2/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
Average Price | $1140 | $1340 |
Price Range | $800 – $1300 | $1000 – $1636 |
Temperament Score | 78.1 percent | 91.6 percent |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | ||
Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 10 | 87 |
Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 17 | 30 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the German Shorthaired Pointer in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Border Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the German Shorthaired Pointer is 75 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Border Terrier is 76 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Border Terrier, we still believe that the German Shorthaired Pointer is a better pet than the Border Terrier.
This is because German Shorthaired Pointers are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the German Shorthaired Pointer will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the German Shorthaired Pointer :-). We are for the German Shorthaired Pointer. So get a German Shorthaired Pointer!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier
Below is a list of where the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier
The German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier are most similar:
Size Comparison of the German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier.
The German Shorthaired Pointer weighs 45 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The German Shorthaired Pointer is 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 1 inch tall at the sho when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Border Terrier weighs 11 to 15 pounds when fully grown. The Border Terrier is 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Appearance (Colors) of the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer Colors
The German Shorthaired Pointer comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Brown / Chocolate
- Black
- White / Cream
- Bicolor
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
The German Shorthaired Pointer comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- White / Cream
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Brown / Chocolate
- Black
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
Border Terrier Colors
The Border Terrier comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Brown / Chocolate
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Black
- White / Cream
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Apricot / Beige
- Bicolor
The Border Terrier comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Black
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Bicolor
- Brown / Chocolate
- White / Cream
Lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier
The lifespan of the German Shorthaired Pointer is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the German Shorthaired Pointer is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of the Border Terrier is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Border Terrier is 13.5 years.
The Border Terrier lives as long as the German Shorthaired Pointer.
Temperament of the Border Terrier Versus the German Shorthaired Pointer
The Border Terrier has a better temperament than the German Shorthaired Pointer.
This is because the temperament score for the Border Terrier is 91.6 percent while the temperament score for the German Shorthaired Pointer is 78.1 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 78.1 percent, the German Shorthaired Pointer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 91.6 percent, the Border Terrier has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 137 German Shorthaired Pointers and 143 Border Terriers.
Price of German Shorthaired Pointer versus Price of Border Terrier
The average price of the German Shorthaired Pointer puppy is $1140. The price of the German Shorthaired Pointer typically ranges from $800 – $1300. However, the price of a German Shorthaired Pointer can be as low as $350 and as high as $2695. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 453 German Shorthaired Pointer puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Border Terrier puppy is $1340. The price of the Border Terrier typically ranges from $1000 – $1636. However, the price of the Border Terrier can be as low as $500 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 58 Border Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Border Terrier is more expensive than the German Shorthaired Pointer.
German Shorthaired Pointer | Border Terrier | |
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Average Price | $1140 | $1340 |
Price Range | $800 to $1300 | $1000 to $1636 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the German Shorthaired Pointer and Border Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many German Shorthaired Pointer puppies or how many Border Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of German Shorthaired Pointers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Border Terriers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the German Shorthaired Pointer puppy or the Border Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the German Shorthaired Pointer versus Adopting the Border Terrier
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many German Shorthaired Pointers and many Border Terriers are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male German Shorthaired Pointer named Rodney that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable German Shorthaired Pointers like Rodney on pefinder.com.
Also, like German Shorthaired Pointers, Border Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Benji is a Male Border Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Border Terriers like Benji that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Blue is the name of another German Shorthaired Pointer (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Mcdougal is an adorable Male Border Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more German Shorthaired Pointers and Border Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the German Shorthaired Pointer versus the Intelligence of the Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer | Border Terrier | |
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Intelligence Rank | 17 out of 130 dog breeds | 30 out of 130 dog breeds |
Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions | Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions |
Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.
According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.
This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.
To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.
Prof. Coren found that the German Shorthaired Pointer has an obedience intelligence rank of 17 out of 130 dog breeds. The German Shorthaired Pointer belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that German Shorthaired Pointers tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.
The Border Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 30 out of 130 dog breeds. The Border Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Border Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.
The German Shorthaired Pointer is more intelligent than the Border Terrier.
However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.
The Popularity of German Shorthaired Pointer versus Popularity of Border Terrier
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the German Shorthaired Pointer is more popular with dog owners than the Border Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the German Shorthaired Pointer is 10 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Border Terrier is 87 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of German Shorthaired Pointer
Popularity of Border Terrier
Year | German Shorthaired Pointer Popularity Rank | Border Terrier Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 13 | 81 |
2014 | 12 | 85 |
2015 | 11 | 82 |
2016 | 11 | 86 |
2017 | 10 | 92 |
2018 | 9 | 88 |
2019 | 9 | 84 |
2020 | 9 | 97 |
2021 | 9 | 91 |
Health Problems of German Shorthaired Pointer versus Health Problems of Border Terrier
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the German Shorthaired Pointer is prone to more genetic health problems than the Border Terrier.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the German Shorthaired Pointer than for the Border Terrier.
7 health tests are recommended for German Shorthaired Pointer while 5 tests are recommended for the Border Terrier.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in German Shorthaired Pointers and in Border Terriers.
German Shorthaired Pointer Health Problems
German Shorthaired Pointers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing German Shorthaired Pointer puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a German Shorthaired Pointer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your German Shorthaired Pointer breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen German Shorthaired Pointers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for German Shorthaired Pointers here.
Border Terrier Health Problems
Border Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Border Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Border Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Border Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Border Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Border Terriers here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in German Shorthaired Pointers and Border Terriers
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the German Shorthaired Pointer Breed is Cone Degeneration problems.
This is because the German Shorthaired Pointer ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Cone Degeneration problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1475 German Shorthaired Pointers, 1 of them had Cone Degeneration problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in German Shorthaired Pointers, and how common these diseases are in German Shorthaired Pointers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Border Terrier Breed is Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy problems.
This is because the Border Terrier ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 873 Border Terriers, 2 of them had Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Border Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Border Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in German Shorthaired Pointer and in Border Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier:
Disease | German Shorthaired Pointer Rank | Border Terrier Rank |
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Cone Degeneration problems | 1 out of 1 dog breeds | Not Common |
Shoulder problems | 12 out of 22 dog breeds | Not Common |
Advanced Cardiac problems | 42 out of 71 dog breeds | 8 out of 71 dog breeds |
Degenerative Myelopathy problems | 55 out of 70 dog breeds | Not Common |
Thyroid problems | 68 out of 115 dog breeds | 93 out of 115 dog breeds |
Congenital Cardiac problems | 69 out of 159 dog breeds | 37 out of 159 dog breeds |
Eyes problems | 118 out of 182 dog breeds | 112 out of 182 dog breeds |
Elbow problems | 121 out of 144 dog breeds | 81 out of 144 dog breeds |
Hips problems | 174 out of 198 dog breeds | 175 out of 198 dog breeds |
Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy problems | Not Common | 1 out of 1 dog breeds |
Patella problems | Not Common | 69 out of 145 dog breeds |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Tolerates Being Alone: German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointers do not like to be left alone.
Border Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do German Shorthaired Pointers shed more than Border Terriers?
German Shorthaired Pointers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Border Terriers shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Border Terrier?
German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to groom.
Border Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Border Terrier?
German Shorthaired Pointers get along very well with other dogs.
Border Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Are German Shorthaired Pointers good family dogs? What about Border Terriers?
German Shorthaired Pointers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Border Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the German Shorthaired Pointer Easier to Train than the Border Terrier?
German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.
Border Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Border Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are German Shorthaired Pointers and Border Terriers?
German Shorthaired Pointers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Border Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the German Shorthaired Pointer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Border Terrier?
German Shorthaired Pointers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Border Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do German Shorthaired Pointers Bark and Howl? What about Border Terriers?
German Shorthaired Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.
Border Terriers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can German Shorthaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Border Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
German Shorthaired Pointers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Border Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: German Shorthaired Pointer vs. Border Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Border Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can German Shorthaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Border Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
German Shorthaired Pointers can tolerate hot weather.
Border Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the German Shorthaired Pointer Better for Apartment Owners than the Border Terrier?
German Shorthaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Border Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the German Shorthaired Pointer or the Border Terrier?
German Shorthaired Pointers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Border Terriers are OK for new dog owners.
German Shorthaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the German Shorthaired Pointer compares to other breeds aside from the Border Terrier. So, see below the links to the comparison of the German Shorthaired Pointer to other breeds:
German Shorthaired Pointer versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog German Shorthaired Pointer versus Field Spaniel German Shorthaired Pointer versus Airedale Terrier German Shorthaired Pointer versus Pyrenean Shepherd German Shorthaired Pointer versus Toy Fox Terrier German Shorthaired Pointer versus Norwich Terrier German Shorthaired Pointer versus Cavapoo German Shorthaired Pointer versus Miniature Pinscher German Shorthaired Pointer versus Pyredoodle German Shorthaired Pointer versus Curly-Coated Retriever German Shorthaired Pointer versus Samoyed German Shorthaired Pointer versus Akita Chow German Shorthaired Pointer versus Pharaoh Hound German Shorthaired Pointer versus German Wirehaired Pointer German Shorthaired Pointer versus Affenhuahua German Shorthaired Pointer versus Gordon Setter German Shorthaired Pointer versus Spinone Italiano German Shorthaired Pointer versus Afador
Conclusion: German Shorthaired Pointer versus Border Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Border Terrier better suits you and your family.