Largest breeds: Pointing dogs

Among the 18 breeds in the “Pointing dogs” group, this ranking lists the ten with the highest average adult weight (the midpoint of the typical range). Ties are broken by average height, then alphabetical order. Individual dogs can fall outside these ranges.

No. 1 — Spinone Italianoabout 32.5 kg on average (28–37 kg)An Italian pointing dog with a wiry coat and an almost human gaze, the Spinone is calm, patient and exceptionally kind, ideal for families.
No. 2 — Weimaranerabout 32.5 kg on average (25–40 kg)Nicknamed the 'grey ghost' for its silver coat, the Weimaraner is an elegant, energetic hunter deeply attached to its owners.
No. 3 — Bracco Italianoabout 32.5 kg on average (25–40 kg)An ancient Italian pointing dog with a noble look and long ears, the Bracco Italiano is gentle, biddable and very attached to its family.
No. 4 — German Wirehaired Pointerabout 29.5 kg on average (25–34 kg)A versatile hunter with a wiry coat and bushy beard, the Drahthaar is sturdy, loyal and tireless, a true working dog.
No. 5 — Irish Red Setterabout 28.5 kg on average (25–32 kg)A stunning dog with a flaming mahogany coat, the Irish Setter is cheerful, exuberant and affectionate, an eternal teenager full of energy.
No. 6 — Gordon Setterabout 27.5 kg on average (25–30 kg)The sturdiest of the setters, the black-and-tan Gordon Setter is loyal, brave and very attached to its family.
No. 7 — Large Münsterländerabout 27.5 kg on average (25–30 kg)A large long-haired black-and-white pointing dog, the Large Münsterländer is gentle, reliable and very attached to its family.
No. 8 — English Pointerabout 27 kg on average (20–34 kg)An elegant athlete with a spectacular point, the English Pointer is fast, tireless and gentle, made for open spaces and hunters.
No. 9 — English Setterabout 26 kg on average (20–32 kg)An elegant pointing dog with a speckled coat, the English Setter is gentle, affectionate and very sociable, an ideal companion for active families.
No. 10 — German Shorthaired Pointerabout 26 kg on average (20–32 kg)A versatile, tireless pointing dog, the German Shorthaired Pointer is cheerful, affectionate and made for very sporty families.