Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Compare the Spinone Italiano to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Spinone Italianos and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

Spinone Italiano vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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General Details
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22½-27½ Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
61-85 Pounds
50-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origin Country
Italy
Netherlands
Origin Year
-500 BC
1873 AD
Temperament
Spinone Italiano
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
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Average Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cerebellar ataxia
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Spinone Italiano
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Colors
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Orange Roan
Orange Roan
White
White
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Orange
White and Orange
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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