Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Trainable
Proud
Fearless
Vigilant

Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Kind
Sweet
Tenacious

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

Basset Foxhounds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Great Pyrenees and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Foxhound and Basset Hound

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Gray
White

Fawn
White
Black

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess have medium-length coats.

Basset Foxhounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Great Wirehaired Gryfenees can have a litter of 6-9 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 Basset Foxhound can have a litter of 5-7 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.

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Basset Foxhounds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

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

Osteosarcoma
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Osteochondrodysplasia

Otitis Externa
Patellar Luxation
Low Thyroid Levels

None

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Biopsy
Cutaneous cytology

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Test

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Basset Foxhounds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Wirehaired Gryfenees, it's at least 9 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 Basset Foxhound, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess usually need at least 90 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 Basset Foxhounds 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 Great Wirehaired Gryfenees requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Basset Foxhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Great Wirehaired Gryfenees 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, Basset Foxhound should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Hemostat
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Great Wirehaired Gryfenees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Basset Foxhound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Wirehaired Gryfenees is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Basset Foxhound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Basset Foxhounds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Basset Foxhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Basset Foxhounds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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