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Name	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Bordoodle	Irish Terrier
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Korthals Korthals Griffon	Borderpoos Borpoos	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	Medium	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Bordoodle? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier weight comparison:	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)	30-60 pounds (13-27 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	45 pounds (20 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier height comparison:	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	13-23 inches (34-60 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55 cm)	18 inches (47 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.	Average: The Bordoodle is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Bordoodle 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier trainability comparison.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bordoodle dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite 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 Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bordoodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? 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.	Bordoodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant	Playful Protective Intelligent Friendly Companionable Lovable	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Bordoodle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier?	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Bordoodle dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier social needs comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bordoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Terrier 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.	Bordoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Bordoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Irish Terrier 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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.	The Bordoodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier?	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Bordoodle rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Bordoodle breed.	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 Irish Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier 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.	Bordoodle dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Irish Terrier 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 Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Bordoodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy	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 Bordoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Bordoodle and Irish Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Bordoodle: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier?	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 Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier energy level comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bordoodle dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bordoodle dogs have an average exercise need.	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bordoodle dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 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 Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Bordoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier coat comparison:	Rough	Soft Wavy Long Medium	Wiry Straight
Colors What are the original Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Bordoodle and Irish Terrier color?	Gray Brown Chestnut	Black Gray White Brown	Red Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Bordoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or {name3 shedding:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bordoodle dogs are low shedders. See more.	Irish Terrier 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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bordoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier 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 Bordoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.	Bordoodle dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bordoodle dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most 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 Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bordoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bordoodle dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Bordoodle or Irish Terrier?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Bordoodle dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier?	Yes Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bordoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier 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 Bordoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Terrier 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.	Bordoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier 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 Bordoodle or Irish Terrier? 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.
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.	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 Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier?	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bordoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier 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.	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 Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier 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 Bordoodle and Irish Terrier have?	6-9 puppies	4-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Bordoodle vs Irish Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier 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 Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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	Not recognized by any clubs.	No data available

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