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- German Shepherd Dog Versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Introduction
- German Shepherd Dog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Overview
- German Shepherd Dog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- The Similarities Between the German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Size (Weight and Height) of German Shepherd Dog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Price of German Shepherd Dog versus Price of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Adopting the German Shepherd Dog versus Adopting the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- The Intelligence of the German Shepherd Dog versus the Intelligence of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- The Popularity of German Shepherd Dog versus Popularity of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Health Problems of German Shepherd Dog versus Health Problems of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Which one drools more, the German Shepherd Dog or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Tolerates Being Alone: German Shepherd Dog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Shepherd Dog or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
- Wanderlust Potential: German Shepherd Dog vs. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Can German Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Can German Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Does the German Shepherd Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
- Do German Shepherd Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?
- Are German Shepherd Dogs good family dogs? What about Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?
- How Kid-friendly are German Shepherd Dogs and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?
- Do German Shepherd Dogs shed more than Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the German Shepherd Dog or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
- Is the German Shepherd Dog Easier to Train than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Shepherd Dog
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: German Shepherd Dog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which One is a Better Pet?
German Shepherd Dog Versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
German Shepherd Dog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Overview
A very important difference between the German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The German Shepherd Dog is a large-sized dog while the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the German Shepherd Dog belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
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.
German Shepherd Dog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Comparison Table
The table below compares the German Shepherd Dog 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 | German Shepherd Dog | Wirehaired Pointing Griffon |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall | 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 10 to 14 years | 10 to 14 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 75 to 95 pounds | 50 to 60 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 12.0 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $1280 | $1320 |
| Price Range | $800 – $1500 | $1000 – $1800 |
| Temperament Score | 85.3 percent | |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 2 | 67 |
| Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 3 | 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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog is 77 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 German Shepherd Dog. 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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Below is a list of where the German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are most different:
The Similarities Between the German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of German Shepherd Dog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
German Shepherd Dogs weigh 75 to 95 pounds when fully grown. German Shepherd Dogs are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall 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 German Shepherd Dog versus Price of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The average price of the German Shepherd Dog puppy is $1280. The price of the German Shepherd Dog typically ranges from $800 – $1500. However, the price of a German Shepherd Dog can be as low as $195 and as high as $6500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1776 German Shepherd Dog 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is more expensive than the German Shepherd Dog.
| German Shepherd Dog | Wirehaired Pointing Griffon | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1280 | $1320 |
| Price Range | $800 to $1500 | $1000 to $1800 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the German Shepherd Dog and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. For different price points, the charts show how many German Shepherd Dog puppies or how many Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of German Shepherd Dogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog versus Adopting the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many German Shepherd Dogs 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 German Shepherd Dog named Sarge that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable German Shepherd Dogs like Sarge on pefinder.com.
Also, like German Shepherd Dogs, 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.
372965 is the name of another German Shepherd Dog (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
You can find more German Shepherd Dogs and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the German Shepherd Dog versus the Intelligence of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
| German Shepherd Dog | Wirehaired Pointing Griffon | |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Rank | 3 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:
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 German Shepherd Dog has an obedience intelligence rank of 3 out of 130 dog breeds. The German Shepherd Dog belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that German Shepherd Dogs 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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the German Shepherd Dog is more popular with dog owners than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the German Shepherd Dog is 2 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 German Shepherd Dog
Popularity of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
| Year | German Shepherd Dog Popularity Rank | Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 80 |
| 2014 | 2 | 76 |
| 2015 | 2 | 66 |
| 2016 | 2 | 66 |
| 2017 | 2 | 65 |
| 2018 | 2 | 65 |
| 2019 | 2 | 62 |
| 2020 | 3 | 63 |
Health Problems of German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog is prone to more genetic health problems than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the German Shepherd Dog than for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
7 health tests are recommended for German Shepherd Dog while 4 tests are recommended for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in German Shepherd Dogs and in Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.
German Shepherd Dog Health Problems
German Shepherd Dogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing German Shepherd Dog 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 Shepherd Dog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your German Shepherd Dog 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 Shepherd Dogs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for German Shepherd Dogs 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:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Wirehaired Pointing Griffons here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in German Shepherd Dogs 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 German Shepherd Dog Breed is Shoulder problems.
This is because the German Shepherd Dog ranks 8 out of 22 dog breeds for Shoulder problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 149 German Shepherd Dogs, 5 of them had Shoulder problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in German Shepherd Dogs, and how common these diseases are in German Shepherd Dogs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
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:
The table below lists the common health problems in German Shepherd Dog and in Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon:
| Disease | German Shepherd Dog Rank | Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder problems | 8 out of 22 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Degenerative Myelopathy problems | 11 out of 70 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Elbow problems | 22 out of 144 dog breeds | 71 out of 144 dog breeds |
| Hips problems | 40 out of 198 dog breeds | 132 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Advanced Cardiac problems | 41 out of 71 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Dentition Database problems | 42 out of 49 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Eyes problems | 64 out of 182 dog breeds | 152 out of 182 dog breeds |
| Thyroid problems | 71 out of 115 dog breeds | 21 out of 115 dog breeds |
| Patella problems | 102 out of 145 dog breeds | Not Common |
*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.
Which one drools more, the German Shepherd Dog or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
German Shepherd Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the German Shepherd Dog or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
German Shepherd Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are OK for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: German Shepherd Dog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
German Shepherd Dogs do not like to be left alone.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do not like to be left alone.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Shepherd Dog or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
German Shepherd Dogs do not get along well with other dogs.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons get along very well with other dogs.
Wanderlust Potential: German Shepherd Dog vs. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
German Shepherd Dogs 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 German Shepherd Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
German Shepherd Dogs adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do not adapt well to apartment living.
Can German Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Tolerate Hot Weather?
German Shepherd Dogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Can German Shepherd Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Tolerate Cold Weather?
German Shepherd Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons can very well tolerate cold weather.
Does the German Shepherd Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
German Shepherd Dogs 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.
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 German Shepherd Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?
German Shepherd Dogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Are German Shepherd Dogs good family dogs? What about Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?
German Shepherd Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are German Shepherd Dogs and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?
German Shepherd Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Do German Shepherd Dogs shed more than Wirehaired Pointing Griffons?
German Shepherd Dogs 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 is Easier to Groom, the German Shepherd Dog or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
German Shepherd Dogs are very easy to groom.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are moderately easy to groom.
Is the German Shepherd Dog Easier to Train than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
German Shepherd Dogs are very easy to train.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are very easy to train.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Shepherd Dog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the German Shepherd Dog 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 Shepherd Dog:
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the German Shepherd Dog and how the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the German Shepherd Dog and of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon to other breeds:
German Shepherd Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
German Shepherd Dog versus Korean Jindo Dog German Shepherd Dog versus Belgian Malinois German Shepherd Dog versus Shiba Inu German Shepherd Dog versus Australian Shepherd German Shepherd Dog versus Akita Chow German Shepherd Dog versus Kai Ken German Shepherd Dog versus Akita German Shepherd Dog versus Azawakh German Shepherd Dog versus Lhasapoo German Shepherd Dog versus Miniature Schnauzer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Versus Other Dog Breeds
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Keeshond Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Irish Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Pekingese Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Norwegian Lundehund Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Tibetan Spaniel Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus English Setter Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Peek A Poo Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Shihpoo Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Saint Bernard Wirehaired Pointing Griffon versus Sheepadoodle
Conclusion: German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon better suits you and your family.