Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Barbet

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Barbet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
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General Details
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
20-25 Inches
Weight
50-60 Pounds
37-62 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Origin Country
Netherlands
France
Origin Year
1873 AD
1750 AD
Temperament
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
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
Average
Personality
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Traits
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Hernia
Underbite
Overbite
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Corded
Curly
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Barbet
Breed Colors
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
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
Grey
Grey
White
White
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