Quick Links: Table of Contents
- German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Italian Greyhound: Introduction
- German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound: Overview
- German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound
- The Similarities Between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound
- Size (Weight and Height) of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound
- Lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound
- Temperament of the German Wirehaired Pointer Versus the Italian Greyhound
- Price of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Price of Italian Greyhound
- Adopting the German Wirehaired Pointer versus Adopting the Italian Greyhound
- The Intelligence of the German Wirehaired Pointer versus the Intelligence of the Italian Greyhound
- The Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Popularity of Italian Greyhound
- Health Problems of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Health Problems of Italian Greyhound
- Tolerates Being Alone: German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound
- Do German Wirehaired Pointers shed more than Italian Greyhounds?
- Which one drools more, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Italian Greyhound
- Which is Easier to Groom, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Italian Greyhound?
- Does the German Wirehaired Pointer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Italian Greyhound?
- Do German Wirehaired Pointers Bark and Howl? What about Italian Greyhounds?
- Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Italian Greyhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: German Wirehaired Pointer vs. Italian Greyhound
- Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Italian Greyhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Italian Greyhound?
- Are German Wirehaired Pointers good family dogs? What about Italian Greyhounds?
- How Kid-friendly are German Wirehaired Pointers and Italian Greyhounds?
- Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Easier to Train than the Italian Greyhound?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Italian Greyhound
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Italian Greyhound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound 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 Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound 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 Wirehaired Pointer and for the Italian Greyhound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Italian Greyhound.
German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound: Overview
A very important difference between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a large-sized dog while the Italian Greyhound is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Italian Greyhound 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.
German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the German Wirehaired Pointer to the Italian Greyhound 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound
| Factor | German Wirehaired Pointer | Italian Greyhound |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 14 to 15 years |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 60 to 70 pounds | 6 to 15 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 14.5 years |
| Average Price | $990 | $1930 |
| Price Range | $800 – $1200 | $1500 – $2250 |
| Temperament Score | 77.8 percent | 81.5 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 65 | 70 |
| Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 44 | 60 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 Italian Greyhound. 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 the German Wirehaired Pointer is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Italian Greyhound is 82 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Italian Greyhound is a better pet than the German Wirehaired Pointer. So, you should get the Italian Greyhound!
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 Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound
Below is a list of where the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound are most different:
The Similarities Between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound
The German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound.
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.
On the other hand, Italian Greyhounds weigh 6 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Italian Greyhounds are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound
The lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointers is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Italian Greyhounds is between 14 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Italian Greyhounds is 14.5 years.
Italian Greyhounds live longer than German Wirehaired Pointers.
Temperament of the German Wirehaired Pointer Versus the Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound has a better temperament than the German Wirehaired Pointer.
This is because the temperament score for the Italian Greyhound is 81.5 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 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 77.8 percent, the German Wirehaired Pointer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 81.5 percent, the Italian Greyhound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound by measuring the temperaments of 18 German Wirehaired Pointers and 54 Italian Greyhounds.
Price of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Price of Italian Greyhound
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 reviewing the prices of 83 German Wirehaired Pointer puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Italian Greyhound puppy is $1930. The price of the Italian Greyhound typically ranges from $1500 – $2250. However, the price of the Italian Greyhound can be as low as $750 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 141 Italian Greyhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Italian Greyhound is more expensive than the German Wirehaired Pointer.
| German Wirehaired Pointer | Italian Greyhound | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $990 | $1930 |
| Price Range | $800 to $1200 | $1500 to $2250 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the German Wirehaired Pointer and Italian Greyhound. For different price points, the charts show how many German Wirehaired Pointer puppies or how many Italian Greyhound puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of German Wirehaired Pointers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Italian Greyhounds
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the German Wirehaired Pointer puppy or the Italian Greyhound 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills 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 Wirehaired Pointer versus Adopting the Italian Greyhound
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many German Wirehaired Pointers and many Italian Greyhounds 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 Wirehaired Pointer named Whistler Nocats! that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable German Wirehaired Pointers like Whistler Nocats! on pefinder.com.
Also, like German Wirehaired Pointers, Italian Greyhounds are also available for adoption. For example, Beamer (Houston) is a Male Italian Greyhound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Italian Greyhounds like Beamer (Houston) that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Gunner is the name of another German Wirehaired Pointer (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Massimo (Houston) is an adorable Male Italian Greyhound on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more German Wirehaired Pointers and Italian Greyhounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the German Wirehaired Pointer versus the Intelligence of the Italian Greyhound
| German Wirehaired Pointer | Italian Greyhound | |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Rank | 44 out of 130 dog breeds | 60 out of 130 dog breeds |
| Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions | Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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 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 Italian Greyhound has an obedience intelligence rank of 60 out of 130 dog breeds. The Italian Greyhound belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Italian Greyhounds tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.
The German Wirehaired Pointer is more intelligent than the Italian Greyhound.
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 Wirehaired Pointer versus Popularity of Italian Greyhound
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 Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the German Wirehaired Pointer is more popular with dog owners than the Italian Greyhound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the German Wirehaired Pointer is 65 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Italian Greyhound is 70 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer
Popularity of Italian Greyhound
| Year | German Wirehaired Pointer Popularity Rank | Italian Greyhound Popularity Rank |
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| 2013 | 71 | 66 |
| 2014 | 71 | 74 |
| 2015 | 68 | 71 |
| 2016 | 64 | 72 |
| 2017 | 62 | 74 |
| 2018 | 63 | 73 |
| 2019 | 63 | 67 |
| 2020 | 60 | 69 |
Health Problems of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Health Problems of Italian Greyhound
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound 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 Wirehaired Pointer is prone to more genetic health problems than the Italian Greyhound.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the German Wirehaired Pointer than for the Italian Greyhound.
6 health tests are recommended for German Wirehaired Pointer while 4 tests are recommended for the Italian Greyhound.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in German Wirehaired Pointers and in Italian Greyhounds.
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:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for German Wirehaired Pointers here.
Italian Greyhound Health Problems
Italian Greyhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Italian Greyhound 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 Italian Greyhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Italian Greyhound 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 Italian Greyhounds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Italian Greyhounds here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in German Wirehaired Pointers and Italian Greyhounds
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:
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 Italian Greyhound Breed is Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems.
This is because the Italian Greyhound ranks 3 out of 32 dog breeds for Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 96 Italian Greyhounds, 4 of them had Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Italian Greyhounds, and how common these diseases are in Italian Greyhounds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in German Wirehaired Pointer and in Italian Greyhound and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound:
| Disease | German Wirehaired Pointer Rank | Italian Greyhound Rank |
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| Thyroid problems | 14 out of 115 dog breeds | 58 out of 115 dog breeds |
| Congenital Cardiac problems | 35 out of 159 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Advanced Cardiac problems | 37 out of 71 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Elbow problems | 87 out of 144 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Hips problems | 126 out of 198 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Eyes problems | 128 out of 182 dog breeds | 30 out of 182 dog breeds |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems | Not Common | 3 out of 32 dog breeds |
| Patella problems | Not Common | 62 out of 145 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: German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound
German Wirehaired Pointers do not like to be left alone.
Italian Greyhounds do not like to be left alone.
Do German Wirehaired Pointers shed more than Italian Greyhounds?
German Wirehaired Pointers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Italian Greyhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Italian Greyhound
German Wirehaired Pointers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Italian Greyhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Italian Greyhound?
German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to groom.
Italian Greyhounds are very easy to groom.
Does the German Wirehaired Pointer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Italian Greyhound?
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.
Italian Greyhounds 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 Wirehaired Pointers Bark and Howl? What about Italian Greyhounds?
German Wirehaired Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.
Italian Greyhounds bark and howl, but not very much.
Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Italian Greyhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
German Wirehaired Pointers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Italian Greyhounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: German Wirehaired Pointer vs. Italian Greyhound
German Wirehaired Pointers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Italian Greyhounds have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Italian Greyhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
German Wirehaired Pointers can tolerate hot weather.
Italian Greyhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Italian Greyhound?
German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Italian Greyhounds get along very well with other dogs.
Are German Wirehaired Pointers good family dogs? What about Italian Greyhounds?
German Wirehaired Pointers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Italian Greyhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are German Wirehaired Pointers and Italian Greyhounds?
German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Italian Greyhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Easier to Train than the Italian Greyhound?
German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to train.
Italian Greyhounds are fairly easy to train.
Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Better for Apartment Owners than the Italian Greyhound?
German Wirehaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Italian Greyhounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Italian Greyhound?
German Wirehaired Pointers are OK for new dog owners.
Italian Greyhounds are very good for new dog owners.
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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Italian Greyhound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Italian Greyhound 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 Italian Greyhound:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the German Wirehaired Pointer and how the Italian Greyhound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer and of the Italian Greyhound to other breeds:
German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Conclusion: German Wirehaired Pointer versus Italian Greyhound. 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 Wirehaired Pointer and the Italian Greyhound better suits you and your family.