Bearded Collie vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Compare the Bearded Collie to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

Bearded Collie vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1500 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Eye diseases
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bearded Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
Brown
Brown
Brown and Grey
Brown and Grey
Chestnut
Chestnut
Chestnut and Grey
Chestnut and Grey
White
White
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Chestnut
White and Chestnut
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