Norfolk Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Norfolk Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1932 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Needy
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Norfolk Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Red
Wheaten
Brown
Brown and Grey
Chestnut
Chestnut and Grey
White
White and Brown
White and Chestnut
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