Stubborn
Aloof
Energetic
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Trainable
Bold
Steady
Cooperative
Boisterous
Fast

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sociable
Sweet
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

German Pointeraners are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Chinaranians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Weimaraner, German Shorthaired Pointer

Pomeranian, Chinese Crested

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
Silver
White
Brown
Red

Pied
Gray
Blue
Cream
Black
Brown

German Pointeraners have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Chinaranians have medium-length coats.

A German Pointeraner can have a litter of 7-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Chinaranian can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

German Pointeraners are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Chinaranians are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation

None Known

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Tracheal Collapse

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

German Pointeraner has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Chinaranian has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Pointeraners are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chinaranians are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

German Pointeraners are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Chinaranians are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Pointeraner, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinaranian, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Pointeraners usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Chinaranians usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The German Pointeraner is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Chinaranian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

German Pointeraner should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Chinaranian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-70 pound (20 - 32 kg) German Pointeraner feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Chinaranian feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a German Pointeraner is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Chinaranian is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Pointeraner is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Chinaranian is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The German Pointeraner is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Chinaranians make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Pointeraners are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Chinaranians are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

German Pointeraners are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Chinaranians are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

German Pointeraners are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Chinaranians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

German Pointeraners are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Chinaranians have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The German Pointeraner is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Chinaranians are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.