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Name	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Belgian Tervuren	English Setter
Origins	France Netherlands	Belgium	England
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Korthals Korthals Griffon	Tervuren	Laverack Llewellin Setter Lawerack
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Tervuren? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter weight comparison:	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter height comparison:	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$1400	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter trainability comparison.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.	English Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	English Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive	Energetic Intelligent Gentle Strong Willed Mischievous
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter?	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter social needs comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed. See more.	English Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	English Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	English Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter playfulness comparison:	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.	The English Setter is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter?	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The English Setter 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Tervuren indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Tervuren dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	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.	Belgian Tervuren 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.	English Setter 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 vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Tervuren bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Setter 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter mouthiness comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	English Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The English Setter 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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Belgian Tervuren should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The English Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Belgian Tervuren and English Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	4 to 5 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? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter coat comparison:	Rough	Thick Double	Feathered
Colors What are the original Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Belgian Tervuren and English Setter color?	Gray Brown Chestnut	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Tan Blue Orange Tricolor Liver Lemon Belton
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter grooming comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or {name3 shedding:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter?	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Tervuren dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	English Setter dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are very 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter?	Yes Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Tervuren dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter 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.	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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Belgian Tervuren or English Setter? 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.	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.	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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter?	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes English Setter 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.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Belgian Tervuren and English Setter have?	6-9 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Belgian Tervuren vs English Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters 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 North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	No data available	Unknown

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