Dog breed comparison
Weimaraner vs German Shorthaired Pointer
How the two compare on size, temperament, training, grooming and health, and which suits your home. The Weimaraner is the bigger breed, about 6 kg heavier on average. The German Shorthaired Pointer tends to live about 2 years longer.
At a glance
Side by side.
| Trait | Weimaraner | German Shorthaired Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Sporting Dogs | Sporting Dogs |
| Size | Large | Large |
| Height | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 inches to 25 inch tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 55 to 85 pounds | 45 to 70 pounds |
| Life span | 11 to 13 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Energy | ||
| Exercise needs | ||
| Easy to train | ||
| Intelligence | ||
| Good with children | ||
| Good with other dogs | ||
| Friendly with strangers | ||
| Shedding | ||
| Easy to groom | ||
| Barking | ||
| Apartment living | ||
| First-time owners | ||
| Copes alone | ||
| Drooling | ||
| General health |
Ratings are 1 to 5, from our breed database. Every pet is an individual.
Key differences
Where they differ most.
Shedding
The Weimaraner sheds more than the German Shorthaired Pointer.
Drooling
The Weimaraner drools more than the German Shorthaired Pointer.
Easy to train
The German Shorthaired Pointer is easier to train than the Weimaraner.
Good with children
The German Shorthaired Pointer is better with children than the Weimaraner.
Good with other dogs
The German Shorthaired Pointer gets on better with other dogs than the Weimaraner.
Barking
The German Shorthaired Pointer barks more than the Weimaraner.
Which to choose
Weimaraner or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Choose the German Shorthaired Pointer if…
- You want a dog that sheds less
- You want a dog that drools less
- You want a dog that is easier to train
- You want a dog that is better with children
Questions.
Is the Weimaraner or the German Shorthaired Pointer bigger, and which lives longer?
The Weimaraner is the bigger breed, about 6 kg heavier on average. The German Shorthaired Pointer tends to live about 2 years longer. Individual pets vary, so meet the parents or the pet where you can.
Which is easier to train, the Weimaraner or the German Shorthaired Pointer?
The German Shorthaired Pointer is generally easier to train than the Weimaraner. Short, positive, reward-based sessions work best for both.
Which is better for families, the Weimaraner or the German Shorthaired Pointer?
The German Shorthaired Pointer is usually the better fit for families with children, though a well-socialised Weimaraner can be great too. Always supervise young children with any pet.
Which sheds less?
The German Shorthaired Pointer sheds less than the Weimaraner. No breed is completely hair-free; regular brushing helps with both.
