Whippet vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Whippet vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1610 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Whippet
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
Average
Above Average
Personality
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Whippet
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
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
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
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Von willebrand's disease
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Vaccination sensitivity
Deafness
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Kidney issues
Arthritis
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Whippet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black Brindle
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue
Blue Brindle
Blue Brindle
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Brindle
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Red Fawn
Red Fawn
Seal
Seal
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Blue Brindle
White and Blue Brindle
White and Blue Fawn
White and Blue Fawn
White and Fawn
White and Fawn
White and Fawn Brindle
White and Fawn Brindle
White and Red
White and Red
White and Red Brindle
White and Red Brindle
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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