Rat Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Rat Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-18 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United States
Netherlands
Origin Year
1800 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below 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
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart problems
Eye problems
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Rat Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Black, Tan, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
White
White
White and Apricot
White and Apricot
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Chocolate
White and Chocolate
White and Fawn
White and Fawn
White and Lemon
White and Lemon
White and Red
White and Red
White and Silver
White and Silver
White and Tan
White and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
White, Blue, and Fawn
White, Blue, and Fawn
White, Chocolate, and Tan
White, Chocolate, and Tan
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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