Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Comparison – Which dog is better Riesenschnauzer or Korthals?

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Name	Giant Schnauzer	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origins	Germany	France Netherlands
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	80	65
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Riesenschnauzer	Korthals Korthals Griffon
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Is the Giant Schnauzer bigger than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed? Is a Giant Schnauzer smaller than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon weight comparison:	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Is a Giant Schnauzer taller than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	22 inches (55 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Giant Schnauzer and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	$1000-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon smarter? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon intelligence:	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon trainability comparison. What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon behavior/temperament comparison:	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	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: Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which can be better for hunting?	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon playfulness comparison:	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. 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 Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.	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

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	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: Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	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 Giant Schnauzer more dangerous than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer 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? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon mouthiness comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an 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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Rare The Giant Schnauzer 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.
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Life Expectancy Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Giant Schnauzer and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 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: Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer 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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon energy level comparison:	Giant Schnauzer 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Does the Giant Schnauzer breed eat more than the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed?	8 to 10 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer 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

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon coat comparison:	Wiry	Rough
Colors What are the original Giant Schnauzer and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon color? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon color comparison:	Black Pepper Salt	Gray Brown Chestnut
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon grooming comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. 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 Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Do Giant Schnauzer dogs shed more than Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs?	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. 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: Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low 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 Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	The Giant Schnauzer 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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which dog is more friendly?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most 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 Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most 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 Giant Schnauzer or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Can a Giant Schnauzer and a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon be friends? Do Giant Schnauzer dogs get along with Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Yes Giant Schnauzer 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 Giant Schnauzer 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?	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer 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: Giant Schnauzer 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.
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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.
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: Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Not really Giant Schnauzer 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.

Giant Schnauzer 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 Giant Schnauzer and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon have? Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon litter size comparison:	5-8 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Giant Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type 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?	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	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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