Comparison: English Pointer and German Shorthaired Pointer

English Pointer and German Shorthaired Pointer are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

English Pointer
Photo: jewelforrester, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
German Shorthaired Pointer
Photo: Rexness, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
English PointerGerman Shorthaired Pointer
FCI group7. Pointing dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomGermany
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers57–69 cm53–65 cm
Weight20–34 kg20–32 kg
Life span12–15 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Short smooth coat, white with patches
  • Lean, refined build with a high head carriage
  • Distinct stop and fine muzzle
  • Liver or liver-and-white, often ticked or roan
  • Short smooth coat, long drop ears
  • Elegant athletic build, tail historically docked
CoatShort, dense, smooth and glossy coat.Short, thick, hard coat; liver or liver-and-white.
PurposeAn English gundog bred to point game birds in the field.A versatile German gundog from the 19th century for work on land and in water (pointing, retrieving, tracking).

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.