Pointer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Pointer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1650 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Pointer
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
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below 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
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Chondrodysplasia
Cysts
Neurotrophic osteopathy
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Lemon
Lemon
Lemon and White
Lemon and White
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Orange
Orange
Orange and White
Orange 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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