Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Cheerful

Affectionate
Bold
Intelligent
Boisterous
Cooperative
Trainable

Yorkie Russells aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

German Shorthaired Pointers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Jack Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

german bird dog, spanish pointers, bloodhounds

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®
DBR = Designer Breed Registry

American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

1600s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Silver

Brown
Black
White
Pied

Yorkie Russells have longer coats compared to most dogs.

German Shorthaired Pointers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Yorkie Russell can have a litter of 4-8 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 German Shorthaired Pointer can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

German Shorthaired Pointers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Portacaval Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Subaortic Stenosis
Canine Cushing’s Disease
Canine Glaucoma

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cerebellar Ataxia

Entropion
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hemivertebrae
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Acral Mutation Syndrome
Lupoid Dermatitis

Knee
Liver Ultrasound
CERF
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Endoscopy
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
DNA for VWD

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Dna Test For Vwd
(Blood)
Skeletal
Skin Scraping

Yorkie Russells' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

German Shorthaired Pointers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Yorkie Russell has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

German Shorthaired Pointer has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Yorkie Russells need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

German Shorthaired Pointers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Yorkie Russell dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

German Shorthaired Pointers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Road trip, Fetch, Walk, Playdate, Walking, Running

Car rides, Running, Playing fetch, Sniffing, Swimming, Walk, Run, Walking, Kisses, Walki, Hunt, Shake, Tracking, Play, Playdate, Play keep away, Fetch, Escaping, Hike, Swim, Nap, Camp, Backpack, Train, Travel

Yorkie Russells 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.

German Shorthaired Pointers 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkie Russell, it's at least 9 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 German Shorthaired Pointer, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkie Russells usually need at least 45 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 German Shorthaired Pointers 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.

Yorkie Russells 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.

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

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

German Shorthaired Pointer 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-18 pound (2 - 8 kg) Yorkie Russell 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.

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) German Shorthaired Pointer feed 2.8 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 Yorkie Russell is somewhere $1.10 - $1.80 per day.

The average cost of a German Shorthaired Pointer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Yorkie Russell is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 average per month expenses of a German Shorthaired Pointer is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Yorkie Russells are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

German Shorthaired Pointer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Yorkie Russells are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Yorkie Russells are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

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

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

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