Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Comparison – Which dog is better Dutch Spaniel or Korthals?

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Name	Wetterhoun	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origins	Netherlands	France Netherlands
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Dutch Spaniel Otterhoun Frisian Water Dog	Korthals Korthals Griffon
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Is the Wetterhoun bigger than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed? Is a Wetterhoun smaller than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon weight comparison:	55-77 pounds (25-35 kg)	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	66 pounds (30 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Is a Wetterhoun taller than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	21.5-23 inches (55-59 cm)	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21.14 inches (57 cm)	22 inches (55 cm)

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Wetterhoun and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Average: The Wetterhoun is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon smarter? Which is best? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon trainability comparison. What's the difference between Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Wetterhoun dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Wetterhoun dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Wetterhoun dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Quiet Reserved	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Average to High: Wetterhoun dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon social needs comparison:	Wetterhoun dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Wetterhoun dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which can be better for hunting?	Wetterhoun dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon playfulness comparison:	Wetterhouns are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Low to Average: The Wetterhoun rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Wetterhoun breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Wetterhoun dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wetterhoun bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Wetterhoun more dangerous than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Low 🔽 The Wetterhoun has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon mouthiness comparison:	Wetterhoun dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Wetterhouns tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Frequent The Wetterhoun should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon lifespan comparison. How long do Wetterhoun and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Wetterhoun and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wetterhoun: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon energy level comparison:	Wetterhoun dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Wetterhoun dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Wetterhoun dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Does the Wetterhoun breed eat more than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Wetterhoun has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon coat comparison:	Curly Thick Smooth Coarse	Rough
Colors What are the original Wetterhoun and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon color? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon color comparison:	Black White Liver Roan	Gray Brown Chestnut
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Wetterhoun requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Do Wetterhoun dogs shed more than Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs?	Wetterhoun dogs shed moderately. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Medium ⏺ The Wetterhoun has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	The Wetterhoun is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Wetterhoun dogs are generally with other pets.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which dog is more friendly?	Wetterhoun dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Wetterhoun dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Wetterhoun dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Can a Wetterhoun and a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon be friends? Do Wetterhoun dogs get along with Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs?	Wetterhoun dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Yes Wetterhoun dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Wetterhoun is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Wetterhouns are usually recommended for elderly people.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Wetterhoun or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Yes Wetterhoun breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Wetterhoun and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon have? Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon litter size comparison:	3-7 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Wetterhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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