Unfortunately, the German Wirehaired 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, Scotchons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Playful
Independent
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Gentle
Selfish
Cheerful

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

Scotchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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German Wirehaired Pointer and English Springer Spaniel

Bichon Frise, Scottish Terrier

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Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

White
Brown
Black
Pied

Black
Brown
Gray
Cream

German Wirehaired Sprointers have short coats.

Scotchons are known for their coat length.

A German Wirehaired Sprointer can have a litter of 6-10 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 Scotchon 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 Wirehaired Sprointers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

While the German Wirehaired Sprointer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Scotchons typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Patellar Luxation
Scottie Cramp
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Diabetes
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Corneal Dystrophy
Cutaneous Asthenia

Allergies
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bladder Stones

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

Skin Evaluation
Eye examination
Blood Count
Allergy Testing
DNA for VWD

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

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

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

Scotchons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

German Wirehaired 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.

Scotchons 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 Wirehaired 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 Scotchon, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Wirehaired Sprointers usually need at least 120 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 Scotchons usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-70 pound (23 - 32 kg) German Wirehaired 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 16-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Scotchon 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 Wirehaired Sprointer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Scotchon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired 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 Scotchon 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

German Wirehaired Sprointers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Scotchons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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