Is the Bloodhound or the Old Danish Pointer better for families with children?

Both the Bloodhound and the Old Danish Pointer are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Bloodhound or the Old Danish Pointer?

The Bloodhound and Old Danish Pointer shed a similar amount (medium).

Which is easier to train, the Bloodhound or the Old Danish Pointer?

The Old Danish Pointer is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

Is Bloodhound or Old Danish Pointer bigger?

Bloodhound and Old Danish Pointer are a similar size (Large).

Which barks more, Bloodhound or Old Danish Pointer?

Bloodhound tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Old Danish Pointer is the quieter choice.

Which is better for apartment living, Bloodhound or Old Danish Pointer?

For apartment or apartment living, Old Danish Pointer has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Bloodhound vs Old Danish Pointer: Which Is Quieter?

Bloodhound vs Old Danish Pointer: full comparison

Trait	Bloodhound	Old Danish Pointer
Size	Large	Large
Energy level	Medium	Medium
Trainability	Medium	High
Friendliness	Very High	High
Good with children	Very High	Very High
Grooming needs	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Barking	High	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Low
Adaptability	Medium	Medium
Typical lifespan	11 years	12 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Key differences at a glance

The Bloodhound has noticeably higher barking than the Old Danish Pointer.

Size and living space

The Bloodhound is a large dog that is happiest with space indoors and regular access to a yard. By comparison, the Old Danish Pointer is a large dog that is happiest with space indoors and regular access to a yard. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Bloodhound thrives on daily walks plus a bit of active play. The Old Danish Pointer thrives on daily walks plus a bit of active play. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Bloodhound needs only light grooming, a brush once or twice a week and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. The Old Danish Pointer needs only light grooming, a brush once or twice a week and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Bloodhound trains reasonably well with regular positive sessions, is a vocal breed that sounds the alarm readily and has a reputation for being wonderfully tolerant with kids. The Old Danish Pointer learns quickly and enjoys the training process, speaks up only now and then and has a reputation for being wonderfully tolerant with kids. On guarding instinct, Bloodhound is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly, whereas Old Danish Pointer is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Old Danish Pointer has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
For families with young children, Bloodhound has the edge, being the more naturally child-friendly and sociable of the two.
For first-time dog owners, Old Danish Pointer has the edge, as it is easier to train and more forgiving of beginner mistakes.
For being left alone during the workday, Bloodhound and Old Danish Pointer are an even match — either can work well.
For allergy sufferers, Bloodhound and Old Danish Pointer are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Bloodhound if you want a more outgoing, sociable dog.

Choose the Old Danish Pointer if you prefer a quieter dog, you want an easier dog to train, or you want a longer-lived breed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Bloodhound or the Old Danish Pointer better for families with children?: Both the Bloodhound and the Old Danish Pointer are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Bloodhound or the Old Danish Pointer?: The Bloodhound and Old Danish Pointer shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Bloodhound or the Old Danish Pointer?: The Old Danish Pointer is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.
Is Bloodhound or Old Danish Pointer bigger?: Bloodhound and Old Danish Pointer are a similar size (Large).
Which barks more, Bloodhound or Old Danish Pointer?: Bloodhound tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Old Danish Pointer is the quieter choice.
Which is better for apartment living, Bloodhound or Old Danish Pointer?: For apartment or apartment living, Old Danish Pointer has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Bloodhound vs Old Danish Pointer