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 Schipese is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Gentle
Proud
Vigilant
Loyal
Trainable
Intelligent

Active
Curious
Playful
Independent
Agile
Intelligent
Confident
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Faithful
Easygoing

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Schipeses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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.

Avoid Schipeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

griffon, spaniel, pointer, setter

Maltese and Schipperke

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.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

Unknown

Hazel

Brown

Brown

Black

Gray
Brown
White

Black
White

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have medium-length coats.

Schipeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Schipese can have a litter of 3-7 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.

Schipeses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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.

While the Schipese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion
Portacaval Shunt
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

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

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

Schipeses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Schipeses sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

Schipese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Schipeses are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Schipese, it's at least 5 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 Schipeses usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Schipese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
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 8-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Schipese 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 Schipese 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 Schipese 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 can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Schipese is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Schipeses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Schipeses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.