Collie vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Collie vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1800 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
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
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Cyclic Neutropenia
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Collie
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Sable and White
Sable and White
White
White
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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