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Name	Harrier	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Poodle
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle breeds.	Harehound	Korthals Korthals Griffon	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle? Compare adult weight ranges.	40-60 pounds (18-27 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?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle height comparison:	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20 inches (49 cm)	22 inches (55 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Find price differences between these breeds.	$300-$400	$600-$800	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Frequent: The Harrier 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.

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. 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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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which is easiest to train?	Harrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which breed is most alert?	Harrier dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which breed is most protective?	Harrier dogs can't provide protection for 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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Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle? Compare temperaments.	Active Friendly Outgoing Tempered Sweet Cheerful Tolerant	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Harrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle?	Average: Harrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. 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 Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle social needs comparison:	Harrier dogs are a social breed. 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?	Harrier 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.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Harrier 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.	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

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Harrier rarely barks. 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
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Harriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Harrier breed.	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

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Harrier 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.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Harrier 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.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Harrier 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.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which uses mouth most during play?	Harrier 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.	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Harrier 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

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Harrier: 11 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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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which has fewer health issues?	Harriers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Harrier 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle health problems comparison:	Ear Infections Eye Problems Obesity	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

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which breed is most active?	Harrier 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 Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Harrier 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: Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Harrier 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

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Harrier 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
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cup 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

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red White Lemon	Gray Brown Chestnut	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Harrier requires minimal grooming. 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
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which drools least?	The Harrier 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Harrier 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.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Thick Shiny	Rough	Curly
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or {name3 shedding:	Harrier 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

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which is best with kids?	Harrier 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
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Harrier dogs usually don’t get on well 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 Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Harrier dogs are 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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Harrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	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 Harrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Poodle?	Harrier dogs are very dog-friendly 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: Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle?	Yes Harrier 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?	Yes Harrier is one of the best dog breeds 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?	Harriers 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.

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Harrier 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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which has most military use?	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.

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which has most puppies?	5-7 puppies	6-9 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. What's recommended?	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.

Harrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Poodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound 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 Classification Compare FCI groups for Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. How are they classified internationally?	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Harrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Poodle. Which has most recognition?	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	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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