Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
Ireland
Netherlands
Origin Year
1937 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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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