German Shorthaired Pointer vs Sloughi
Breed Compatibility
78% Compatible
Energy Level
German Shorthaired Pointer: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Sloughi: Regular Exercise0.6
Moderately Compatible
Trainability
German Shorthaired Pointer: Eager to Please1.0
Sloughi: Independent0.4
Less Compatible
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer: Weekly Brushing0.4
Sloughi: Weekly Brushing0.4
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
German Shorthaired Pointer5/5
Sloughi3/5
Good with Other Dogs
German Shorthaired Pointer4/5
Sloughi3/5
Good with Strangers
German Shorthaired Pointer4/5
Sloughi2/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Suburban homes with yardsRural propertiesLarge apartments with access to exercise areasWarm climate regions
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
German Shorthaired Pointer
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Von Willebrand's Disease: Blood clotting
Entropion: Eyelid rolls inward issue
Bloat: Gastric torsion condition
Epilepsy: Neurological disorder risk
Lymphedema: Tissue swelling concern
Sloughi
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: Eye degeneration
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation issue
Cardiac Issues: Heart-related concerns
Bloat: Gastric torsion risk
Sensitivity: Medication reactions
Anesthesia: Heightened sensitivity
Pros & Cons Comparison
German Shorthaired Pointer
Pros
Excellent hunting companion
Highly trainable
Versatile athlete
Great family dog
Cons
High exercise needs
Strong prey drive
Requires consistent training
May be too energetic for some
Sloughi
Pros
Elegant and graceful appearance
Low grooming requirements
Athletic and agile
Loyal to family
Quiet and clean
Cons
Strong prey drive
Independent nature
Requires secure fencing
Reserved with strangers
Sensitive temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer Fun Fact
Can maintain speeds of up to 35 mph while running and are excellent swimmers due to their webbed feet.
Sloughi Fun Fact
Sloughis can reach speeds of up to 40 mph and were historically used to hunt gazelles in the Sahara.
Heritage & Purpose
German Shorthaired Pointer
Origin:
Developed in Germany during the 1800s as a versatile hunting companion, excelling in both pointing and retrieving game birds across varied terrain types.
Sloughi
Origin:
Desert hunters of North Africa, dating back several millennia, these swift sighthounds excelled at pursuing game like hares and gazelles across vast sandy terrains.
Special Considerations
German Shorthaired Pointer
Needs extensive daily exercise, regular grooming despite short coat, and monitoring for breed-specific health issues like hip dysplasia.
Sloughi
Requires secure fencing due to prey drive and speed. Sensitive to anesthesia and medications. Weekly grooming sufficient but regular exercise essential.