German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Comparison – Which dog is better Drahthaar or Braque Francais?

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Name	German Wirehaired Pointer	Braque Francais
Origins	Germany	France
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for German Wirehaired Pointer and Braque Francais. What other names are these breeds known by?	Drahthaar German Pointer Vorstehund Deutscher Drahthaariger	Braque Francais de Grande Taille French Pointing Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a German Wirehaired Pointer and a Braque Francais. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a German Wirehaired Pointer and a Braque Francais. Which breed is heavier?	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?	65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Wirehaired Pointer or Braque Francais? Is a German Wirehaired Pointer taller than a Braque Francais?	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 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?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a German Wirehaired Pointer and a Braque Francais. Which breed costs more?	$500-$600	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, German Wirehaired Pointer or Braque Francais?	Very frequent: The German Wirehaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Average: The Braque Francais is a commonly available dog breed.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Braque Francais is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare training requirements.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare alertness levels.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare territorial behaviors.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a German Wirehaired Pointer and a Braque Francais. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Willful	Obedient Social Athletic
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Braque Francais dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais?	High: German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Braque Francais dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais social needs comparison:	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Braque Francais dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais?	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Braque Francais dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais? Which can be better for hunting?	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Braque Francais dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare play drive and energy.	The German Wirehaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Braque Francais is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Wirehaired Pointer breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Braque Francais breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare adaptability levels.	German Wirehaired Pointer 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: German Wirehaired Pointer or Braque Francais?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Braque Francais dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The German Wirehaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Braque Francais has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare mouthing behaviors.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Braque Francais dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Wirehaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Braque Francais bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Braque Francais: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a German Wirehaired Pointer and a Braque Francais. Which breed is healthier?	German Wirehaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Braque Francais is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais?	Frequent The German Wirehaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Braque Francais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Eye Diseases Skin Diseases	Hip Dysplasia Entropion Ectropion Pulmonic Stenosis

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare activity levels.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Wirehaired Pointer or Braque Francais? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Braque Francais dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Wirehaired Pointer or Braque Francais?	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Braque Francais dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Braque Francais has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for German Wirehaired Pointer and Braque Francais? Compare breed colors.	White Liver	White & Red
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare drooling amounts.	The German Wirehaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Braque Francais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a German Wirehaired Pointer and a Braque Francais? Compare fur types.	Wiry	Fine Thick Well-furnished
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare bathing frequencies.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Wirehaired Pointer or Braque Francais? Do German Wirehaired Pointer dogs shed more than Braque Francais dogs?	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Braque Francais dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare kid-friendliness.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Braque Francais dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Braque Francais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Wirehaired Pointer or Braque Francais? Which dog is more friendly?	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Wirehaired Pointer or Braque Francais?	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Wirehaired Pointer or Braque Francais? Can a German Wirehaired Pointer and a Braque Francais be friends? Do German Wirehaired Pointer dogs get along with Braque Francais dogs?	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais?	Yes German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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?	German Wirehaired Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Braque Francaiss are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really German Wirehaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Braque Francais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a German Wirehaired Pointer or a Braque Francais? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between German Wirehaired Pointer and Braque Francais. Which has stronger military background?	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.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between German Wirehaired Pointer and Braque Francais. Which has larger litters?	6-10 puppies	6 to 8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between German Wirehaired Pointer and Braque Francais breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between German Wirehaired Pointer and Braque Francais. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

German Wirehaired Pointer vs Braque Francais Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of German Wirehaired Pointer and Braque Francais. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of German Wirehaired Pointer and Braque Francais. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between German Wirehaired Pointer and Braque Francais. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 American Pet Registry, Inc. The German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America	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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