Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs English Setter

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Category
English Setter

📏 Physical Stats

45 - 70
Weight (lbs)
45 - 80
20 - 24
Height (inches)
24 - 25
12 - 14 years
Life Expectancy
12 - 14 years
Sporting
Breed Group
Sporting
France
Origin
England
Gundog, "swamp-tromping", Flushing, pointing, and retrieving water fowl & game birds
Bred For
Bird setting, retrieving

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Better
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Good with Children
5/5
5/5
Good with Other Dogs
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
Better

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$3,003
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
vs
Annual Cost
$2,844
English Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Expense
English Setter
$3,003
Annual Cost
$2,844
Lower ✓
$3,723
First Year
$3,564
Lower ✓
$39,759
Lifetime Total
$37,692
Lower ✓
$780
Food (annual)
$780
$630
Lower ✓
Vet Care (annual)
$735
$704
Grooming (annual)
$440
Lower ✓
$864
Insurance (annual)
$864
$72
Insurance (monthly)
$72

Over their lifetimes, a English Setter (~13 yrs) costs approximately $2,067 less than a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (~13 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Loyal, Gentle, Vigilant, Proud, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Curious, Dignified

English Setter

Strong Willed, Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Hard-working, Intelligent, Eager, People-Oriented, Curious, Friendly