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Name	Berger Picard	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Poodle
Origins	France	France Netherlands	Germany France
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Picardy Sheepdog Picardy Shepherd Berger de Picardie	Korthals Korthals Griffon	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle weight comparison:	51–71 lb (23–32 kg)	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	61 lb (27.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm)	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	22 inches (55 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$600-$800	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle trainability comparison.	Berger Picard dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Energetic Intelligent Lively Assertive Mellow	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Berger Picard dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle?	Average to High: Berger Picard dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle social needs comparison:	Berger Picard dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Berger Picard dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Berger Picard dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle playfulness comparison:	The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle?	Average: The Berger Picard barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	It is not recommended to keep the Berger Picard breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Berger Picard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Picard bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Berger Picard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle mouthiness comparison:	Berger Picard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle?	Berger Picards tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Eye Infections	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Berger Picard should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Berger Picard, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Berger Picard: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Berger Picard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle energy level comparison:	Berger Picard dogs are high-energy dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Berger Picard dogs don't need too much sleep.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle coat comparison:	Wiry Waterproof Double	Rough	Curly
Colors What are the original Berger Picard, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Poodle color?	Gray Fawn Brindle	Gray Brown Chestnut	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle grooming comparison:	Average: The Berger Picard requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or {name3 shedding:	Berger Picard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle?	Medium ⏺ The Berger Picard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Berger Picard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Berger Picard dogs are generally with other pets.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Berger Picard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Berger Picard dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle?	Yes Berger Picard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Berger Picard is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Berger Picards are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Berger Picard or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a 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: Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle?	Not really Berger Picard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Berger Picard and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Poodle have?	2-10 puppies, average 6	6-9 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Berger Picard vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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