Golden Retriever vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Golden Retriever vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1865 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Golden Retriever
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
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above 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
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Dark Golden
Gold
Light Golden
Brown
Brown and Grey
Chestnut
Chestnut and Grey
White
White and Brown
White and Chestnut
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