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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Comparison - Dog breed selector: Korthals or Daredevil or Apollo of Dogs? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane breeds.
Korthals
Korthals Griffon
Daredevil
Irish Red Terrier
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane? Compare adult weight ranges.
50-60 pounds (23-27 kg) 25-27 pounds (11-12 kg) Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
55 pounds (25 kg) 26 pounds (11.5 kg) Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or Great Dane? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane height comparison:
20-24 inches (50-60 cm) 18 inches (43 cm) Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
22 inches (55 cm) 18 inches (43 cm) Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $600-$800 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or Great Dane?
Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which is easiest to train?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which breed is most alert?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which breed is most protective?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane? Compare temperaments.
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Trainable
Proud
Vigilant
Protective
Intelligent
Dominant
Lively
Trainable
Respectful
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane?
Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane social needs comparison:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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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.
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Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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.
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Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Great Dane dogs 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.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally.
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Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which breed is most playful?
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed.
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The Irish Terrier is a playful breed.
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Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 Irish Terrier indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or Great Dane?
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.
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.
Great Dane 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 Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which uses mouth most during play?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which handles climate changes best?
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.
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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.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which has fewer health issues?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
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.
Frequent
The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Entropion
Ear Infections
Ectropion
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which breed is most active?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or Great Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or Great Dane?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which needs most food?
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. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. What colors are available?
Gray
Brown
Chestnut
Red
Wheaten
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which drools least?
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Rough Wiry
Straight
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or Great Dane? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal.
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Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which is best with kids?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.
Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or Great Dane?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Terrier or Great Dane?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane?
Yes
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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.
Yes
Great Dane 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
Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Dane 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.
Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Irish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. 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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which has most puppies?
6-9 puppies 4-6 puppies 10-15 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Terrier vs Great Dane Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Terrier, and Great Dane. Which has most recognition?
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 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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