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

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.

Chinese Shar-Peis aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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.

China

France

Chow Chow

griffon, spaniel, pointer, setter

206 BC

1800s

Non Sporting (AKC:1992)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1887)
Gun Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Hazel

Black

Brown

Black
Fawn
Cream
Red

Gray
Brown
White

Straight

Wiry

A Chinese Shar-Pei can have a litter of 8-12 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 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.

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Skin Problems
Heat Sensitivity

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Knee
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Chinese Shar-Peis' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Chinese Shar-Peis need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

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.

Napping, Exploring, Jogging, Walking, Cuddles, Sniffing, Fetch, Sleeping, Running, Going on walks, Chewing bones, Cuddling, Eating Snacks, Walk, Tug-of-war, Play, Walks

Bird hunting, Swimming

Chinese Shar-Peis 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinese Shar-Pei, it's at least 8 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chinese Shar-Peis usually need at least 60 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 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.

The Chinese Shar-Pei has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Chinese Shar-Pei is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Chinese Shar-Pei is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 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.

Chinese Shar-Peis are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Chinese Shar-Peis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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