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Name	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Portuguese Water Dog	German Roughhaired Pointer
Origins	France Netherlands	Portugal	Germany
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Korthals Korthals Griffon	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog	Deutsch Drahthaar Deutscher Drahthaariger Drahthaar German Wire-haired Pointing Dog Vorstehhund German Wirehaired Pointer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer weight comparison:	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer height comparison:	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$2500-$2800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer is a commonly available dog breed.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Active Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Kind Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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.	High: German Roughhaired Pointer 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer social needs comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer 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.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	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.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer playfulness comparison:	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	Average: German Roughhaired Pointers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer 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 Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.	It is not recommended to keep the German Roughhaired Pointer breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer 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.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	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.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	German Roughhaired Pointer 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Roughhaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion	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	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 Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The German Roughhaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Portuguese Water Dog and German Roughhaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of German Roughhaired Pointer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	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 Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer energy level comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	2.5 to 3 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.	3 to 4 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer coat comparison:	Rough	Curly	Rough Shiny
Colors What are the original Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Portuguese Water Dog and German Roughhaired Pointer color?	Gray Brown Chestnut	Black White Brown	Liver Liver and White Solid Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer grooming comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or {name3 shedding:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. 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 Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Roughhaired Pointer 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 Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Roughhaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Roughhaired Pointer 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 Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	Yes Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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.	Yes German Roughhaired Pointer 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 Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Roughhaired Pointer 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.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Roughhaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer 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 Portuguese Water Dog or German Roughhaired Pointer? 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Roughhaired Pointer 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer 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 Portuguese Water Dog and German Roughhaired Pointer have?	6-9 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Portuguese Water Dog vs German Roughhaired Pointer 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 1983 as a Hound 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing 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	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club	No data available

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