While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Chi-Chi is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Gentle
Proud
Vigilant
Loyal
Trainable
Intelligent

Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Choose a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Chi-Chis are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

griffon, spaniel, pointer, setter

Chinese Crested and Chihuahua

1800s

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Brown

Brown

Black

Gray
Brown
White

Black
White
Gray
Brown
White
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Wiry

Straight

A Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Chi-Chi can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Chi-Chis are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Chi-Chis typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Dry Eye

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Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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Blood
Knee

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chi-Chis are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Chi-Chi has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Chi-Chis need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chi-Chis are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

The Chi-Chi is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chi-Chi, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Wirehaired Pointing Griffons usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Chi-Chis usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Chi-Chi has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Wirehaired Pointing Griffon feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 4-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Chi-Chi feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Chi-Chi is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Chi-Chi is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Chi-Chi has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Chi-Chis make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chi-Chis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Chi-Chis are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Chi-Chis are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Chi-Chis are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Chi-Chis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.