Comparison: Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and English Pointer

Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and English Pointer are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
English Pointer
Photo: jewelforrester, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing GriffonEnglish Pointer
FCI group7. Pointing dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originCzechiaUnited Kingdom
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers58–66 cm57–69 cm
Weight22–34 kg20–34 kg
Life span12–14 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Wiry hard coat in liver or liver roan
  • Beard and brows, drop ears
  • Strong, muscular build, 58-66 cm
  • Short smooth coat, white with patches
  • Lean, refined build with a high head carriage
  • Distinct stop and fine muzzle
CoatHard wiry coat with a beard.Short, dense, smooth and glossy coat.
PurposeAn old Czech gundog, a versatile hunting dog for field and water work, saved from extinction by breed clubs around 1900.An English gundog bred to point game birds in the field.

Breed page: Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon · Breed page: English Pointer

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.