Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origins	France Netherlands	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	65	19
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Other Names	Korthals Griffon, Griffon D39;arrêt à Poil Dur, Korthals	Cav, Cavalier, Cavie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	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 English Toy Spaniels section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	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
Price	$600-$800	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	55 pounds (25 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Avg. Height	22 inches (55 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Coat	Rough	Feathered
Colors	Brown Gray Chestnut	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby
Grooming	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons shed none to minimal.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.

Characteristics - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Temperament	Gentle Proud Vigilant Loyal Trainable Intelligent	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness
Intelligent Rank	Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are easy to train.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are highly affectionate dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are a social breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are one of the best watchdogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons strongly protect their territory.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons 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.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are average friendly towards strangers.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are kid-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are average friendly towards cats.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are dog-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are generally with other pets.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Health Issues	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Ear Infections Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are high energy dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons need quite a lot of exercise.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons don't need too much sleep.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-9 puppies	3-5 puppies
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