Comparison: German Shorthaired Pointer and Weimaraner

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

German Shorthaired Pointer
Photo: Rexness, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Weimaraner
Photo: Jassad415, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
German Shorthaired PointerWeimaraner
FCI group7. Pointing dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers53–65 cm59–70 cm
Weight20–32 kg25–40 kg
Life span12–14 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Liver or liver-and-white, often ticked or roan
  • Short smooth coat, long drop ears
  • Elegant athletic build, tail historically docked
  • Silver-grey coat and pale amber eyes
  • Short smooth or long coat
  • Aristocratic athletic build
CoatShort, thick, hard coat; liver or liver-and-white.Short or long smooth coat; silver-grey.
PurposeA versatile German gundog from the 19th century for work on land and in water (pointing, retrieving, tracking).A German pointer from Weimar bred by nobility for large game hunting; a versatile gundog.

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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.