Airedale Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

Airedale Terrier vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1886 AD
1873 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Brown
Brown
Brown and Grey
Brown and Grey
Chestnut
Chestnut
Chestnut and Grey
Chestnut and Grey
White
White
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Chestnut
White and Chestnut
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