Active
Friendly
Loyal
Responsive
Affectionate
Intelligent
Willful

Loving
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Dominant
Strong
Trainable
Fearless

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.

Italian Bulldogges make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Germany

United States

griffon-type

Neapolitan Mastiff and Olde English Bulldogge

1800s

2000s

Brown

Brown

Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Brindle

Black
Red
Brindle
Blue

German Wirehaired Pointers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Italian Bulldogges have short coats.

Wiry

Straight

A German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

An Italian Bulldogge can have a litter of 6-12 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.

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

Italian Bulldogges 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.

Italian Bulldogges typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts

Ectropion
Cherry Eye
Skin Fold Dermatitis

Eye
Hip
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Complete Physical Examination

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

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

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

Italian Bulldogge has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

German Wirehaired Pointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Italian Bulldogges are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Wirehaired Pointer, 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 Italian Bulldogge, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Italian Bulldogge has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-71 pound (27 - 32 kg) German Wirehaired Pointer feed 2.5 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 120-150 pound (54 - 68 kg) Italian Bulldogge feed 4 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 German Wirehaired Pointer is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of an Italian Bulldogge is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Pointer is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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 an Italian Bulldogge is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

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

Italian Bulldogge has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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.

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

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

Italian Bulldogges are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

German Wirehaired Pointers are not cat friendly.

Italian Bulldogges 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.

Italian Bulldogges are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Italian Bulldogges are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Italian Bulldogges are not known for being a highly playful breed.

German Wirehaired Pointers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Italian Bulldogges may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.