Irish Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Irish Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
Ireland
Netherlands
Origin Year
1875 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
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
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Red
Red
Red Wheaten
Red Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten
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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