English Setter vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

English Setter vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1825 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
English Setter
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
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Heart problems
Eye diseases
Hemophilia A
Lysosomal storage diseases
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Blue belton
Blue belton
Blue belton and tan
Blue belton and tan
Lemon belton
Lemon belton
Liver belton
Liver belton
Orange belton
Orange belton
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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