Is the Aussiedoodle or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon better for families with children?

Both the Aussiedoodle and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Aussiedoodle or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

The Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon shed a similar amount (low).

Which is easier to train, the Aussiedoodle or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

The Aussiedoodle is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

Is Aussiedoodle or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bigger?

Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are a similar size (Medium).

Which barks more, Aussiedoodle or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

Both bark a similar amount (medium).

Which is better for apartment living, Aussiedoodle or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

For apartment or apartment living, Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are an even match — either can work well.

Aussiedoodle vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Easier to Train?

Aussiedoodle vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: full comparison

Trait	Aussiedoodle	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Size	Medium	Medium
Energy level	Very High	Very High
Trainability	Very High	High
Friendliness	High	High
Good with children	High	High
Grooming needs	High	High
Shedding	Low	Low
Barking	Medium	Medium
Protectiveness	Medium	Low
Adaptability	Medium	High
Typical lifespan	12 years	13 years
Hypoallergenic	Yes	No

Size and living space

The Aussiedoodle is a moderately built dog that settles into most homes, although a yard makes life easier. By comparison, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a moderately built dog that settles into most homes, although a yard makes life easier. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Aussiedoodle is a canine athlete needing hard daily work and a purpose, or it turns restless. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a canine athlete needing hard daily work and a purpose, or it turns restless. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Aussiedoodle needs frequent grooming and benefits from professional trims and drops very little hair. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon needs frequent grooming and benefits from professional trims and drops very little hair. The Aussiedoodle is also considered hypoallergenic, an advantage for allergy sufferers. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Aussiedoodle is highly intelligent and learns new commands remarkably fast, gives voice moderately, typically when something warrants it and is very good with children and makes a dependable family dog. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quick to learn and a pleasure to train, gives voice moderately, typically when something warrants it and is very good with children and makes a dependable family dog. On guarding instinct, Aussiedoodle will alert you to visitors but is not an aggressive guardian, whereas Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not especially protective and is welcoming to visitors.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are an even match — either can work well.
For families with young children, Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are an even match — either can work well.
For first-time dog owners, Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are an even match — either can work well.
For allergy sufferers, Aussiedoodle has the edge, as it is hypoallergenic and lower-shedding.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Aussiedoodle if you need a hypoallergenic, low-dander coat, you want an easier dog to train, or you want a more protective, watchful guardian.

Choose the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon if you want a more adaptable dog or you want a longer-lived breed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Aussiedoodle or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon better for families with children?: Both the Aussiedoodle and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Aussiedoodle or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?: The Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon shed a similar amount (low).
Which is easier to train, the Aussiedoodle or the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?: The Aussiedoodle is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.
Is Aussiedoodle or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bigger?: Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are a similar size (Medium).
Which barks more, Aussiedoodle or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?: Both bark a similar amount (medium).
Which is better for apartment living, Aussiedoodle or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?: For apartment or apartment living, Aussiedoodle and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are an even match — either can work well.

Aussiedoodle vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon