Active
Friendly
Loyal
Responsive
Affectionate
Intelligent
Willful

Playful
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal

German Wirehaired Pointers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Yorkillons shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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.

Avoid Yorkillons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Germany

United States

griffon-type

Yorkshire Terrier, Papillon

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Brown
Isabella

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Brindle

Black
Blue
Silver
White
Fawn
Red
Brown
Sable

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

Yorkillons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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.

A Yorkillon can have a litter of 4-6 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 susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Yorkillons 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

Patellar Luxation
Portacaval Shunt
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

Cataracts

Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Hip
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye
Heart
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Endoscopy
Complete Physical Examination
Hip and Knee
DNA

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

Yorkillons' 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.

Yorkillon 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.

Yorkillons 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.

Yorkillons sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

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

German Wirehaired Pointers 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.

Yorkillons 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.

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 Yorkillon, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Wirehaired Pointers 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 Yorkillons usually need at least 30 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 German Wirehaired Pointer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Yorkillons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

German Wirehaired Pointer 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
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 7-9 pound (3 - 4 kg) Yorkillon feed 1 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 a Yorkillon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 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 a Yorkillon is between $32 - $42. This makes an average of $384 - $504 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 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 Yorkillon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

German Wirehaired Pointers are not cat friendly.

Yorkillons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

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

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