Airedale Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and the Airedale Terrier are good for new owners, but the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a slightly better choice.
Children - Both the Airedale Terrier and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are great with children.
Grooming - The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is easier to groom than the Airedale Terrier.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Airedale Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Breed Name	Airedale Terrier	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Lifespan	10-13 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Height	22-24 in.	20-24 in.
Weight	40-65 lb	50-60 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	United Kingdom	Netherlands
Origin Year	1886 AD	1873 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Very Good
Personality
	Loving Stubborn Willing To Please	Enjoys Attention Loving Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	No	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	30°F to 85°F	30°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High-Very High	High
Exercise Required	High-Very High	High
Top Running Speed	25 mph	24 mph
Strength	High	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Low	Low
Dander	Low	Low
Drool Amount	Low	Low

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Airedale Terrier	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	No	Yes
Independent	Yes	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Very Low
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Very Low	Below Average
Herding	Average	Very Low
Hunting	Very Low	High
Protection	Very Low	Average
Remove Vermin	Very Low	Below Average
Sledding	Below Average	Very Low
Watch	Very Low	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Airedale Terrier	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-13 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	No
Cancer	Yes	No
Ear Infections	No	Yes
Ectropion	No	Yes
Entropion	No	Yes
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Hypothyroidism	Yes	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	No
Umbilical Hernias	Yes	No
Von Willebrand's Disease	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Airedale Terrier	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat
Fur	Yes	No
Hair	No	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Wire Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	Yes	No
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	Yes
Scruffy	Yes	No
Wavy	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Grizzle & Tan	Yes	No
Brown	No	Yes
Brown & Grey	No	Yes
Chestnut	No	Yes
Chestnut & Grey	No	Yes
White	No	Yes
White & Chestnut	No	Yes
White & Orange	No	Yes