German Shorthaired Pointer

Sporting · Large

Havanese

Toy · Small

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Havanese

Side-by-side comparison of the German Shorthaired Pointer and Havanese — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Havanese

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

German Shorthaired Pointer

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Havanese

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Havanese

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

German Shorthaired Pointer

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Havanese

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	German Shorthaired Pointer	Havanese
Size	Large	Small
Height	21–25″	8.5–11.5″
Weight	45–70 lbs	7–13 lbs
Lifespan	12–14 yrs	14–16 yrs
Group	Sporting	Toy
Coat type	Short, thick, water-repellent	Long, silky, wavy, lightweight

Temperament & behavior

Trait	German Shorthaired Pointer	Havanese
Energy level	Very High	Moderate
Trainability	Very High	Very High
Barking level	Moderate	Moderate

Compatibility

Trait	German Shorthaired Pointer	Havanese
Good with kids	High	Very High
Good with dogs	High	Very High
Good with cats	Low	High
Apartment friendly	Very Low	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	German Shorthaired Pointer	Havanese
Shedding	Moderate	Very Low
Grooming needs	Very Low	High
Daily exercise	90–120 min	20–40 min
Daily food	2–3 cups	0.5–1 cups
Annual cost	$1 400–$2 200	$1 100–$1 900

Temperament