Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Sabueso Espanol – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Sabueso Espanol
Origins	France Netherlands	Spain
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	65	434
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Other Names	Korthals Griffon, Griffon D39;arrêt à Poil Dur, Korthals	Spanish Scenthound, Sabueso Español
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	No set
Price	$600-$800	Unknown

General Appearance - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Sabueso Espanol

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Avg. Height	22 inches (55 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Sabueso Espanol

Coat	Rough	Dense Fine Smooth
Colors	Brown Gray Chestnut	Tan Red White Black
Grooming	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Sabueso Espanol requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons shed none to minimal.	Sabueso Espanols shed moderately.

Characteristics - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Sabueso Espanol

Temperament	Gentle Proud Vigilant Loyal Trainable Intelligent	Affectionate Calm Courageous Brave Noble Energetic
Intelligent Rank	Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Sabueso Espanol's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are easy to train.	Sabueso Espanols aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed.	Sabueso Espanols, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Sabueso Espanols are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are highly affectionate dogs.	Sabueso Espanols are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are a social breed.	Sabueso Espanols are known to be antisocial.
Barking	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally.	Average: The Sabueso Espanol barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are one of the best watchdogs.	Sabueso Espanols are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons strongly protect their territory.	Sabueso Espanols strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Sabueso Espanol has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Sabueso Espanols have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Sabueso Espanol is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Sabueso Espanols have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Sabueso Espanols are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Sabueso Espanols don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Sabueso Espanols love being alone, they need their own free time.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Sabueso Espanol

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

Health Factors - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Sabueso Espanol

Health Issues	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Sabueso Espanol is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Ear Infections Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are high energy dogs.	Sabueso Espanols are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons need quite a lot of exercise.	Sabueso Espanols need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons don't need too much sleep.	Sabueso Espanols are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Sabueso Espanol breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Sabueso Espanol has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Sabueso Espanol is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Sabueso Espanol

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-9 puppies	2-10 puppies
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