Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Comparison – Which dog is better Norwegian Hound or Korthals?

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Name	Dunker	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origins	Norway	France Netherlands
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Norwegian Hound	Korthals Korthals Griffon
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Is the Dunker bigger than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed? Is a Dunker smaller than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon weight comparison:	25–39 pounds (11–18 kg)	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25–39 pounds (11–18 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Is a Dunker taller than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Male: 20–22 inches (50–55 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (47–53 cm)	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20–22 inches (50–55 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (47–53 cm)	22 inches (55 cm)

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Dunker and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Average: The Dunker is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Friendly Spirited Calm	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Dunker dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Average to High: Dunker dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon social needs comparison:	Dunker dogs are a social breed. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Dunker dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which can be better for hunting?	Dunker dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Dunker 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Dunker 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.	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.

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Dunker bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Dunker more dangerous than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Low 🔽 The Dunker has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon mouthiness comparison:	Dunker dogs have a higher 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.

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Dunkers are commonly healthy dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Rare The Dunker should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon lifespan comparison. How long do Dunker and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Dunker and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Dunker: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Dunker 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.

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Does the Dunker breed eat more than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed?	1 to 2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Dunker has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon coat comparison:	Dense Straight Hard	Rough
Colors What are the original Dunker and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon color? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon color comparison:	Black Blue White Brown Merle	Gray Brown Chestnut
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Dunker doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Do Dunker dogs shed more than Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs?	Dunker dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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: Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Medium ⏺ The Dunker has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	The Dunker is an average drooler. See more.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Dunker dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which dog is more friendly?	Dunker dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Dunker dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Dunker dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Can a Dunker and a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon be friends? Do Dunker dogs get along with Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs?	Dunker dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Yes Dunker 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Dunker is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Dunkers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Dunker or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Not really Dunker 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.
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.
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.

Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Dunker and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon have? Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon litter size comparison:	3-5 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Dunker vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	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?	No data available	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

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