Portuguese Water Dog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Compare the Portuguese Water Dog to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Portuguese Water Dogs and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-22 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
Portugal
Netherlands
Origin Year
1297 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Portuguese Water Dog
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
Average
Above Average
Personality
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
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
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Portuguese Water Dog
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
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Portuguese Water Dog
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
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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