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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Comparison - Dog breed selector: Korthals or Chien De Berger Belge or Braque Francais? Find the right dog for you

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Name Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Belgian Sheepdog Braque Francais
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Korthals
Korthals Griffon
Chien De Berger Belge
Groenendael
Braque Francais
de Grande Taille
French Pointing Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Which is the smallest dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Belgian Sheepdog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais weight comparison:
50-60 pounds (23-27 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
55 pounds (25 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais height comparison:
20-24 inches (50-60 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
22 inches (55 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $1200-$1400 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Belgian Sheepdog is easier than average to get.
Average: The Braque Francais is a commonly available dog breed.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Belgian Sheepdog is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Braque Francais is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais trainability comparison.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs are easy to train.
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Braque Francais dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Braque Francais dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Braque Francais dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Trainable
Proud
Vigilant
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Hard
Working
Watchful
Obedient
Social
Athletic
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Braque Francais dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais?
Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Belgian Sheepdog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Braque Francais dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais social needs comparison:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs are a social breed.
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Braque Francais dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Braque Francais dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Braque Francais dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais playfulness comparison:
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed.
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The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly playful breed.
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The Braque Francais is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais?
Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally.
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A lot: Belgian Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Belgian Sheepdog breed in the home.
Apartment-friendly dog the Braque Francais breed.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Braque Francais dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Braque Francais dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Belgian Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Braque Francais bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Belgian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Braque Francais has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais mouthiness comparison:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Braque Francais dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Belgian Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Braque Francais is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Entropion
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hyperthyroidism
Hip Dysplasia
Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Belgian Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Braque Francais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais lifespan comparison. How long do Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Belgian Sheepdog and Braque Francais breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Sheepdog: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Braque Francais: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Belgian Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais energy level comparison:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Braque Francais dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Braque Francais dogs don't need too much sleep.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day. 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Belgian Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Braque Francais has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais coat comparison:
Rough Soft
Thick
Fine
Thick
Well-furnished
Colors
What are the original Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Belgian Sheepdog and Braque Francais color?
Gray
Brown
Chestnut
Black
Cream
Fawn
Brindle
White & Red
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais grooming comparison:
Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Belgian Sheepdog requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs shed moderately.
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Braque Francais dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais?

Medium

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Belgian Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Belgian Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Braque Francais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Braque Francais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Which dog is more friendly?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Braque Francais dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais?
Yes
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Braque Francais dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Belgian Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Braque Francais is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Belgian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Braque Francaiss are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Sheepdog or Braque Francais? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais?

Not really

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Belgian Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Braque Francais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Belgian Sheepdog and Braque Francais have?
6-9 puppies 6-10 puppies 6 to 8 puppies

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Braque Francais Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service

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