Unfortunately, the German Shorthaired Sprointer is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Scorkies are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Trainable
Bold
Cheerful
Cooperative
Boisterous

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Quick
Selfish

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

Scorkies shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

English Springer Spaniel and German Shorthaired Pointer

Yorkshire Terrier, Scottish Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Red

Brown
Red
Gray
Black

German Shorthaired Sprointers have short coats.

Scorkies have medium-length coats.

A German Shorthaired Sprointer 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 Scorkie can have a litter of 4-6 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 Shorthaired Sprointers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cherry Eye
Cataracts

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hypoglycemia
Atopic Dermatitis
Collapsed Trachea

Blood Test
X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Skin Scrape

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

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

German Shorthaired Sprointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Scorkies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Chase, Walk, Brushing, Chewing, Licking, Sheds, Hot spots, Hyper, Anxious, Running, Run, Beach walks, Play, Bushwalks, Road trip, Fetch, Walks

Laserchase, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Runing, Fetch, Walk, Tug of war, Training, Nap

German Shorthaired Sprointers 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.

Scorkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Scorkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Shorthaired Sprointer, 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 Scorkie, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Shorthaired Sprointers usually need at least 75 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 Scorkies 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 Shorthaired Sprointer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Scorkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) German Shorthaired Sprointer 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 16-19 pound (7 - 9 kg) Scorkie 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 Shorthaired Sprointer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Scorkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Shorthaired Sprointer 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 Scorkie is between $28 - $35. This makes an average of $336 - $420 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

German Shorthaired Sprointers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Scorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Scorkies are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Scorkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

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

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

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

Scorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.