Wire Fox Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Wire Fox Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1876 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Wire Fox 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
Average
Above Average
Personality
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Stubborn
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Epilepsy
Deafness
Arthritis
Eye problems
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Tan
White and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
White, Black, 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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