Active
Friendly
Loyal
Responsive
Affectionate
Intelligent
Willful

Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Social
Kind
Agreeable
Calm
Cooperative

Choose a German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

Brittany Bourbonnaiss aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

griffon-type

Brittany (Spaniel), Braque du Bourbonnais

1800s

2000s

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

Brittany Bourbonnaiss are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

German Wirehaired Pointers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Brittany Bourbonnaiss' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

German Wirehaired Pointer has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

German Wirehaired Pointers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Brittany Bourbonnaiss require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

The German Wirehaired Pointer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Brittany Bourbonnais has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Brittany Bourbonnais is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

The German Wirehaired Pointer is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

German Wirehaired Pointers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Brittany Bourbonnaiss make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

German Wirehaired Pointers are not cat friendly.

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

German Wirehaired Pointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

Brittany Bourbonnaiss are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

German Wirehaired Pointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Brittany Bourbonnaiss are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.