Belgian Tervuren vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Compare the Belgian Tervuren to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Tervurens and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

Belgian Tervuren vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
Belgium
Netherlands
Origin Year
1895 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Belgian Tervuren
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black
Cream and Black
Fawn and Black
Mahogany and Black
Silver and Black
Brown
Brown and Grey
Chestnut
Chestnut and Grey
White
White and Brown
White and Chestnut
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