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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Korthals or Bog Dog or Labradoodle? Find the right dog for you

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Name Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Irish Water Spaniel Labradoodle
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Korthals
Korthals Griffon
Bog Dog
Rat Tail Spaniel
Shannon Spaniel
Whiptail
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle weight comparison:
50-60 pounds (23-27 kg) 45-65 pounds (20-30 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
55 pounds (25 kg) 55 pounds (25 kg) 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle height comparison:
20-24 inches (50-60 cm) 20-23 inches (51-58 cm) Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
22 inches (55 cm) 21.5 inches (54.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $800-$1000 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle trainability comparison.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Labradoodle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? 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.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Labradoodle dogs are average defenders.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Trainable
Proud
Vigilant
Active
Clownish
Alert
Intelligent
Quick
Inquisitive
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle?
Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle social needs comparison:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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 Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Labradoodle 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 Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Labradoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle playfulness comparison:
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle?
Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel 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 Labradoodle indoors.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle 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.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Labradoodle 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 Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
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.
Labradoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary.
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 Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle mouthiness comparison:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labradoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Entropion
Ear Infections
Ectropion
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
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.
Rare
The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Water Spaniel and Labradoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle?
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 Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle energy level comparison:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
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. 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Labradoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle coat comparison:
Rough Dense
Curly
Tight
Fine
Variety of coat types
Colors
What are the original Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Irish Water Spaniel and Labradoodle color?
Gray
Brown
Chestnut
Brown Black
Blue
Cream
Silver
Chocolate
Gold
Apricot
Caramel
Chalky white
Café
Parchment
They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle grooming comparison:
Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal.
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Labradoodle dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle?

Medium

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

Medium

The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Labradoodle has a low 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.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Labradoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Which dog is more friendly?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle?
Yes
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labradoodle 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 Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labradoodle 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 Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Irish Water Spaniel or Labradoodle? Which is better for autism?

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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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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle?

Not really

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

Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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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.
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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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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Irish Water Spaniel and Labradoodle have?
6-9 puppies 4-12 puppies 4-10 puppies

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Labradoodle 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 1878 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
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 Australian Labradoodle Association
International Australian Labradoodle Association

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