English Pointer vs Weimaraner
English Pointer
The English Pointer is an elegant, enduring hunting dog with a friendly and well-balanced temperament.
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Weimaraner
High-energy, fiercely loyal, and emotionally intense: the Weimaraner bonds deeply to its primary person and is prone to severe separation anxiety when left alone for long periods. Bred for all-day hunting, it needs at least two hours of vigorous exercise daily plus mental stimulation. Not suitable for first-time owners or households where the dog would be alone all day.
View profile→| Attribute | English Pointer | Weimaraner |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Large |
| Height | 58 - 71 cm | 58 - 69 cm |
| Weight | 27 kg | 33 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 15 years | 12 years |
| FCI Group | Pointing Dogs | Companion and Toy Dogs |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Energy Level | Very high | Very high |
| Trainability | Medium | Medium |
| Child Friendly | Medium | Low |
| Character | The English Pointer is an elegant, enduring hunting dog with a friendly and well-balanced temperament. | High-energy, fiercely loyal, and emotionally intense: the Weimaraner bonds deeply to its primary person and is prone to severe separation anxiety when left alone for long periods. Bred for all-day hunting, it needs at least two hours of vigorous exercise daily plus mental stimulation. Not suitable for first-time owners or households where the dog would be alone all day. |
Comparison
English Pointer
Weimaraner
Summary
The English Pointer is a large dog (27 kg) with a life expectancy of 15 years. The Weimaraner is large (33 kg) and lives 12 years. For grooming, the English Pointer rates low, the Weimaraner low. The English Pointer scores medium for child-friendliness, the Weimaraner low. For families with children, the English Pointer is more suitable.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Both breeds are comparable
For Families
English Pointer has medium child-friendliness
English PointerFor Active People
Both breeds are comparable
Low Maintenance
Both breeds are comparable
For Apartments
Both breeds are comparable
Frequently Asked Questions
The English Pointer is a large dog (27 kg) with very high energy. The Weimaraner is large (33 kg) with very high energy. The English Pointer lives 15 years, the Weimaraner 12 years.