Breed Comparison: German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Kooikerhondje

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German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Kooikerhondje: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the German Wirehaired Pointer and for the Kooikerhondje. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Kooikerhondje.

German Wirehaired Pointer versus Kooikerhondje: Overview

A very important difference between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a large-sized dog while the Kooikerhondje is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are Sporting Dogs. This means both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

German Wirehaired Pointer versus Kooikerhondje: Comparison Table

The table below compares the German Wirehaired Pointer to the Kooikerhondje based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje

Factor German Wirehaired Pointer Kooikerhondje
Height 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 14 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 60 to 70 pounds 20 to 25 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.0 years
Average Price $990 No Data
Price Range $800 – $1200 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- any age, yearly if in a breeding program
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the German Wirehaired Pointer in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Kooikerhondje. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the German Wirehaired Pointer is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Kooikerhondje is 70 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the German Wirehaired Pointer is a better pet than the Kooikerhondje. So, you should get the German Wirehaired Pointer!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje

    Below is a list of where the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are most different:

  • German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to train. However, Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train.

    • The Similarities Between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje

    The German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are most similar:

  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are highly intelligent.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Kooikerhondje

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje.

    German Wirehaired Pointers weigh 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. German Wirehaired Pointers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Kooikerhondjes weigh 20 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Kooikerhondjes are 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Kooikerhondje

    The lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointers is 13.0 years.

    The lifespan of Kooikerhondjes is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Kooikerhondjes is 13.0 years.

    Tolerates Being Alone: German Wirehaired Pointer versus Kooikerhondje

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not like to be left alone.

    Kooikerhondjes do not like to be left alone.

    Do German Wirehaired Pointers shed more than Kooikerhondjes?

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Kooikerhondjes shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Kooikerhondje

    German Wirehaired Pointers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Kooikerhondjes do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Kooikerhondje?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to groom.

    Kooikerhondjes require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the German Wirehaired Pointer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kooikerhondje?

    German Wirehaired Pointers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Kooikerhondjes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do German Wirehaired Pointers Bark and Howl? What about Kooikerhondjes?

    German Wirehaired Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Kooikerhondjes bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kooikerhondjes Tolerate Cold Weather?

    German Wirehaired Pointers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Kooikerhondjes can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: German Wirehaired Pointer vs. Kooikerhondje

    German Wirehaired Pointers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Kooikerhondjes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kooikerhondjes Tolerate Hot Weather?

    German Wirehaired Pointers can tolerate hot weather.

    Kooikerhondjes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Kooikerhondje?

    German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are German Wirehaired Pointers good family dogs? What about Kooikerhondjes?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Kooikerhondjes are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are German Wirehaired Pointers and Kooikerhondjes?

    German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Easier to Train than the Kooikerhondje?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to train.

    Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train.

    Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Better for Apartment Owners than the Kooikerhondje?

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Kooikerhondjes adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Kooikerhondje?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are OK for new dog owners.

    Kooikerhondjes are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the German Wirehaired Pointer:

  • Australian Kelpie (81 percent match with German Wirehaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Kooikerhondje vs Australian Kelpie.
  • German Pinscher (83 percent match with German Wirehaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Kooikerhondje vs German Pinscher.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kooikerhondje

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Kooikerhondje that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Kooikerhondje:

  • Lakeland Terrier (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Lhasapoo (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Lhasapoo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the German Wirehaired Pointer and how the Kooikerhondje compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer and of the Kooikerhondje to other breeds:

    German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Kooikerhondje Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: German Wirehaired Pointer versus Kooikerhondje. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Kooikerhondje better suits you and your family.