Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Kerry Beagle

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Kerry Beagle
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Change Breed
Change Breed
General Details
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
50-60 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Origin Country
Netherlands
Ireland
Origin Year
1873 AD
-500 BC
Temperament
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Traits
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Kerry Beagle
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
Menu