Differences and Similarities between the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer.

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French Bulldog Versus German Wirehaired Pointer: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer? 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 French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 French Bulldog and for the German Wirehaired Pointer. 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 French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the French Bulldog or the German Wirehaired Pointer

French Bulldog versus German Wirehaired Pointer: Overview

A very important difference between the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The French Bulldog is a small-sized dog while the German Wirehaired Pointer is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the French Bulldog belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

French Bulldog versus German Wirehaired Pointer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the French Bulldog to the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 French Bulldog German Wirehaired Pointer
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Height 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the
Life Span 11 to 14 years 12 to 14 years
Weight 16 to 28 pounds 60 to 70 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 13.0 years
Average Price $4610 $990
Price Range $3100 – $5000 $800 – $1200
Temperament Score 96.2 percent 77.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune Thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- any age, yearly if in a breeding program
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 5 65
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 58 44

    *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 French Bulldog 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 German Wirehaired Pointer. 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 French Bulldog is 86 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a German Wirehaired Pointer is 74 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the French Bulldog is a better pet than the German Wirehaired Pointer. So, you should get the French Bulldog!

    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 French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer

    Below is a list of where the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer are most different:

  • French Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, German Wirehaired Pointers can tolerate hot weather.
  • French Bulldogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, German Wirehaired Pointers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • French Bulldogs have low exercise needs. However, German Wirehaired Pointers require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • French Bulldogs adapt well to apartment living. However, German Wirehaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • The Similarities Between the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer

    The French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer are most similar:

  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer are very easy to train.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer are very easy to groom.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of French Bulldog versus German Wirehaired Pointer

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    French Bulldogs weigh 16 to 28 pounds when fully grown. French Bulldogs are 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, German Wirehaired Pointers weigh 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. German Wirehaired Pointers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    Temperament of the French Bulldog Versus the German Wirehaired Pointer

    The French Bulldog has a better temperament than the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    This is because the temperament score for the French Bulldog is 96.2 percent while the temperament score for the German Wirehaired Pointer is 77.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 96.2 percent, the French Bulldog has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 77.8 percent, the German Wirehaired Pointer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer by measuring the temperaments of 52 French Bulldogs and 18 German Wirehaired Pointers.

    Price of French Bulldog versus Price of German Wirehaired Pointer

    The average price of the French Bulldog puppy is $4610. The price of the French Bulldog typically ranges from $3100 – $5000. However, the price of a French Bulldog can be as low as $123 and as high as $40000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2308 French Bulldog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the German Wirehaired Pointer puppy is $990. The price of the German Wirehaired Pointer typically ranges from $800 – $1200. However, the price of a German Wirehaired Pointer can be as low as $250 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 83 German Wirehaired Pointer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The French Bulldog is more expensive than the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    French Bulldog German Wirehaired Pointer
    Average Price $4610 $990
    Price Range $3100 to $5000 $800 to $1200

    The charts below show the price distribution for the French Bulldog and German Wirehaired Pointer. For different price points, the charts show how many French Bulldog puppies or how many German Wirehaired Pointer puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of French Bulldogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of French Bulldogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of German Wirehaired Pointers

    A breakdown of the prices of German Wirehaired Pointers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the French Bulldog puppy or the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 French Bulldog versus Adopting the German Wirehaired Pointer

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many French Bulldogs and many German Wirehaired Pointers 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 French Bulldog named Floyd that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable French Bulldogs like Floyd on pefinder.com.

    Also, like French Bulldogs, German Wirehaired Pointers are also available for adoption. For example, Gunner is a Male German Wirehaired Pointer that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more German Wirehaired Pointers like Gunner that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Rafiki is the name of another French Bulldog (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also Ranger, an adorable Male German Wirehaired Pointer on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    French Bulldogs and German Wirehaired Pointers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more French Bulldogs and German Wirehaired Pointers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the French Bulldog versus the Intelligence of the German Wirehaired Pointer

    French Bulldog German Wirehaired Pointer
    Intelligence Rank 58 out of 130 dog breeds 44 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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 French Bulldog has an obedience intelligence rank of 58 out of 130 dog breeds. The French Bulldog belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that French Bulldogs tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The German Wirehaired Pointer has an obedience intelligence rank of 44 out of 130 dog breeds. The German Wirehaired Pointer belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that German Wirehaired Pointers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The German Wirehaired Pointer is more intelligent than the French Bulldog.

    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 French Bulldog versus Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer

    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 French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the French Bulldog is more popular with dog owners than the German Wirehaired Pointer. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the French Bulldog is 5 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the German Wirehaired Pointer is 65 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of French Bulldog

    Popularity of French Bulldog

    Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer

    Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer

    Year French Bulldog Popularity Rank German Wirehaired Pointer Popularity Rank
    2013 11 71
    2014 9 71
    2015 6 68
    2016 6 64
    2017 4 62
    2018 4 63
    2019 4 63
    2020 2 60

    Health Problems of French Bulldog versus Health Problems of German Wirehaired Pointer

    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 French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 French Bulldog is prone to more genetic health problems than the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the French Bulldog than for the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    7 health tests are recommended for French Bulldog while 6 tests are recommended for the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in French Bulldogs and in German Wirehaired Pointers.

    French Bulldog Health Problems

    French Bulldogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your French Bulldog 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 French Bulldogs for:

  • Autoimmune Thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for French Bulldogs here.

    German Wirehaired Pointer Health Problems

    German Wirehaired Pointers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- any age, yearly if in a breeding program
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for German Wirehaired Pointers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in French Bulldogs and German Wirehaired Pointers

    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 French Bulldog Breed is Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems.

    This is because the French Bulldog ranks 1 out of 5 dog breeds for Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 55 French Bulldogs, 33 of them had Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems.

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

  • Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems: Rank 1 out of 5 Dog Breeds
  • Cystinuria problems: Rank 2 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia problems: Rank 3 out of 4 Dog Breeds
  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 4 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 9 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 15 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 16 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 22 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 25 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 34 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 63 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 77 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 107 out of 115 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 German Wirehaired Pointer Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the German Wirehaired Pointer ranks 14 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1161 German Wirehaired Pointers, 107 of them had Thyroid problems.

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

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 14 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 35 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 37 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 87 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 126 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 128 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in French Bulldog and in German Wirehaired Pointer and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer:

    Disease French Bulldog Rank German Wirehaired Pointer Rank
    Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems 1 out of 5 dog breeds Not Common
    Cystinuria problems 2 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Tracheal Hypoplasia problems 3 out of 4 dog breeds Not Common
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems 4 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 9 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 15 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Baer Hearing Test problems 16 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 22 out of 198 dog breeds 126 out of 198 dog breeds
    Patella problems 25 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 34 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 63 out of 144 dog breeds 87 out of 144 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 77 out of 182 dog breeds 128 out of 182 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 107 out of 115 dog breeds 14 out of 115 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 35 out of 159 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 37 out of 71 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: French Bulldog versus German Wirehaired Pointer

    French Bulldogs do not like to be left alone.

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not like to be left alone.

    Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    French Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    German Wirehaired Pointers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which one drools more, the French Bulldog or the German Wirehaired Pointer

    French Bulldogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    German Wirehaired Pointers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    French Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    German Wirehaired Pointers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Does the French Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the German Wirehaired Pointer?

    French Bulldogs 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.

    German Wirehaired Pointers 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.

    Wanderlust Potential: French Bulldog vs. German Wirehaired Pointer

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

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

    Do French Bulldogs shed more than German Wirehaired Pointers?

    French Bulldogs shed moderately.

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Do French Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about German Wirehaired Pointers?

    French Bulldogs bark and howl, but not very much.

    German Wirehaired Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.

    How Kid-friendly are French Bulldogs and German Wirehaired Pointers?

    French Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the French Bulldog or the German Wirehaired Pointer?

    French Bulldogs get along very well with other dogs.

    German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Is the French Bulldog Easier to Train than the German Wirehaired Pointer?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to train.

    German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to train.

    Is the French Bulldog Better for Apartment Owners than the German Wirehaired Pointer?

    French Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the French Bulldog or the German Wirehaired Pointer?

    French Bulldogs are very good for new dog owners.

    German Wirehaired Pointers are OK for new dog owners.

    Are French Bulldogs good family dogs? What about German Wirehaired Pointers?

    French Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    German Wirehaired Pointers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the French Bulldog or the German Wirehaired Pointer?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to groom.

    German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to groom.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Bulldog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (75 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Beaglier (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Beaglier.
  • Chihuahua (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Chihuahua.
  • Pug (83 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Pug.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer:

  • Australian Kelpie (81 percent match with German Wirehaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Australian Kelpie.
  • German Pinscher (83 percent match with German Wirehaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs German Pinscher.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the French Bulldog and how the German Wirehaired Pointer compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the French Bulldog and of the German Wirehaired Pointer to other breeds:

    French Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    French Bulldog versus Barbet     French Bulldog versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     French Bulldog versus Neapolitan Mastiff     French Bulldog versus German Pinscher     French Bulldog versus American Bulldog     French Bulldog versus Goldador     French Bulldog versus Akbash     French Bulldog versus Sealyham Terrier     French Bulldog versus Irish Terrier     French Bulldog versus German Pinscher     

    German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    German Wirehaired Pointer versus Shiba Inu     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Finnish Spitz     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Boykin Spaniel     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Collie     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Kai Ken     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Black and Tan Coonhound     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Miniature Pinscher     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Bernedoodle     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Barbet     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Aussiedoodle     

    Conclusion: French Bulldog versus German Wirehaired Pointer. 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 French Bulldog and the German Wirehaired Pointer better suits you and your family.