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Name	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Mountain Cur	Portuguese Water Dog
Origins	France Netherlands	United States	Portugal
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Korthals Korthals Griffon	Cur Dog Moutain Cur Dog Cur	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	Medium	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Mountain Cur? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	18-26 inches (46-66 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$300-$500	$2500-$2800
Availability Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Mountain Cur dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mountain Cur dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? 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.	Mountain Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant	Energetic Protective Courageous Intelligent Watchful Quiet	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Mountain Cur dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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 Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Mountain Cur dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Portuguese Water Dog 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 Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed. See more.	Mountain Cur dogs are a social breed. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Mountain Cur dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog 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.	Mountain Cur 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. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Mountain Curs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Mountain Cur barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. 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 Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Mountain Cur breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog 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.	Average: Mountain Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Portuguese Water Dog 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 Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	Mountain Cur 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.	Portuguese Water Dog 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 Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Mountain Cur is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia
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 Mountain Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Mountain Cur and Portuguese Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Mountain Cur: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mountain Cur can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog energy level comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mountain Cur dogs are high-energy dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Mountain Cur dogs need a lot of exercises.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.	Mountain Cur dogs don't need too much sleep.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	2.5 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.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Mountain Cur has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:	Rough	Rough Smooth	Curly
Colors What are the original Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Mountain Cur and Portuguese Water Dog color?	Gray Brown Chestnut	Black Red Blue Cream White Brown Yellow Brindle Blonde	Black White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Mountain Cur requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or {name3 shedding:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Mountain Cur dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog 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 Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Mountain Cur has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog 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. See more.	The Mountain Cur is an average drooler. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.	Mountain Cur dogs are generally with other pets.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mountain Cur dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Portuguese Water Dog 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 Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Mountain Cur dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Yes Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mountain Cur dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog 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 Mountain Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Portuguese Water Dog 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.	Mountain Curs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 Mountain Cur or Portuguese Water Dog? 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 Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mountain Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog 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 Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 Mountain Cur and Portuguese Water Dog have?	6-9 puppies	3-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Mountain Cur vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 1983 as a Hound 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club

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