Brittany vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Brittany vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
France
Netherlands
Origin Year
1907 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Brittany
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
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
High
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Cerebellar ataxia
Hemophilia A
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Brittany
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
Orange and White
Orange and White
Orange Roan
Orange Roan
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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