German Wirehaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Compare German Wirehaired Pointers to Wirehaired Pointing Griffons. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
55-65 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
Germany
Netherlands
Origin Year
1870 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and 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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