Which is Better between the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? A Very Detailed Review.

Doberman Pinscher versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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Doberman Pinscher Versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Doberman Pinscher and for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Doberman Pinscher or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Doberman Pinscher versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Overview

A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Doberman Pinscher belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

On the other hand, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Doberman Pinscher versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Doberman Pinscher Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 4/5
General Health 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 10 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 2/5
Height 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Easy To Train 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 50 to 60 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1910 $1320
Price Range $1100 – $2500 $1000 – $1800
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 15 67
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 5 46

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Doberman Pinscher in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Doberman Pinscher is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is 83 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a better pet than the Doberman Pinscher. So, you should get the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are most different:

  • Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons can tolerate cold weather.
  • Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs. However, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons get along well with other dogs.
  • Doberman Pinschers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Doberman Pinschers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool. However, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do not have the tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    The Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are most similar:

  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are very easy to train.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Doberman Pinscher versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

    Doberman Pinschers weigh 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Doberman Pinschers are 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons weigh 50 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    The average price of the Doberman Pinscher puppy is $1910. The price of the Doberman Pinscher typically ranges from $1100 – $2500. However, the price of a Doberman Pinscher can be as low as $300 and as high as $7500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 476 Doberman Pinscher puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy is $1320. The price of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. However, the price of a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can be as low as $300 and as high as $2825. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 62 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Doberman Pinscher is more expensive than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

    Doberman Pinscher Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
    Average Price $1910 $1320
    Price Range $1100 to $2500 $1000 to $1800

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Doberman Pinscher and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. For different price points, the charts show how many Doberman Pinscher puppies or how many Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Doberman Pinschers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Doberman Pinschers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

    A breakdown of the prices of Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Doberman Pinscher puppy or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Doberman Pinscher versus Adopting the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Doberman Pinschers and many Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Doberman Pinscher named Kobe that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Doberman Pinschers like Kobe on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Doberman Pinschers, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are also available for adoption. For example, Tari is a Male Wirehaired Pointing Griffon that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Wirehaired Pointing Griffons like Tari that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    48533683 is the name of another Doberman Pinscher (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Doberman Pinschers and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Doberman Pinscher versus the Intelligence of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Doberman Pinscher Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
    Intelligence Rank 5 out of 130 dog breeds 46 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Doberman Pinscher has an obedience intelligence rank of 5 out of 130 dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Doberman Pinschers tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.

    The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an obedience intelligence rank of 46 out of 130 dog breeds. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Doberman Pinscher is more intelligent than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Doberman Pinscher versus Popularity of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Doberman Pinscher is more popular with dog owners than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Doberman Pinscher is 15 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is 67 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Doberman Pinscher

    Popularity of Doberman Pinscher

    Popularity of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Popularity of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Year Doberman Pinscher Popularity Rank Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Popularity Rank
    2013 12 80
    2014 14 76
    2015 14 66
    2016 15 66
    2017 16 65
    2018 17 65
    2019 19 62
    2020 18 63

    Health Problems of Doberman Pinscher versus Health Problems of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Doberman Pinscher is prone to more genetic health problems than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Doberman Pinscher than for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

    6 health tests are recommended for Doberman Pinscher while 4 tests are recommended for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Doberman Pinschers and in Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

    Doberman Pinscher Health Problems

    Doberman Pinschers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Doberman Pinscher puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Doberman Pinscher puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Doberman Pinscher breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Doberman Pinschers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Doberman Pinschers here.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Health Problems

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Wirehaired Pointing Griffons for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Wirehaired Pointing Griffons here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Doberman Pinschers and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Doberman Pinscher Breed is Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    This is because the Doberman Pinscher ranks 1 out of 3 dog breeds for Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 562 Doberman Pinschers, 37 of them had Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Doberman Pinschers, and how common these diseases are in Doberman Pinschers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems: Rank 1 out of 3 Dog Breeds
  • Von Willebrands problems: Rank 1 out of 15 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 26 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 26 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 40 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 45 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 53 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 75 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 133 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 147 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon ranks 21 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 285 Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, 21 of them had Thyroid problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, and how common these diseases are in Wirehaired Pointing Griffons relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 21 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 71 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 132 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 152 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Doberman Pinscher and in Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon:

    Disease Doberman Pinscher Rank Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Rank
    Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems 1 out of 3 dog breeds Not Common
    Von Willebrands problems 1 out of 15 dog breeds Not Common
    Advanced Cardiac problems 26 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 26 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 40 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 45 out of 115 dog breeds 21 out of 115 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 53 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 75 out of 182 dog breeds 152 out of 182 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 133 out of 144 dog breeds 71 out of 144 dog breeds
    Hips problems 147 out of 198 dog breeds 132 out of 198 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons get along very well with other dogs.

    Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

    Doberman Pinschers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?

    Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do not like to be left alone.

    Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Doberman Pinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Doberman Pinscher or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are OK for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?

    Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?

    Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?

    Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are moderately easy to groom.

    Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are very easy to train.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Doberman Pinscher

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Doberman Pinscher that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Doberman Pinscher:

  • Rottweiler (68 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Rottweiler.
  • Schnoodle (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Schnoodle.
  • Neapolitan Mastiff (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Neapolitan Mastiff.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon:

  • English Springer Spaniel (82 percent match with Wirehaired Pointing Griffon). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Flat-Coated Retriever (81 percent match with Wirehaired Pointing Griffon). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Doberman Pinscher and how the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher and of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon to other breeds:

    Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Doberman Pinscher versus Siberian Husky     Doberman Pinscher versus Gordon Setter     Doberman Pinscher versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Doberman Pinscher versus Scottish Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Boerboel     Doberman Pinscher versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Doberman Pinscher versus Frenchton     Doberman Pinscher versus Giant Schnauzer     Doberman Pinscher versus Shichon     Doberman Pinscher versus Sussex Spaniel     

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Toy Fox Terrier     Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Basset Hound     Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Pug     Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Plott     Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Irish Setter     Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Chow Chow     Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Cockapoo     Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Belgian Malinois     Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Finnish Spitz     

    Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Doberman Pinscher and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon better suits you and your family.