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

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Quick
Devoted
Lively

Great Pyrenees and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Chihuahua, Dalmatian

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Gray
White

Black
White
Cream
Brown

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess have medium-length coats.

Chimations 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 Chimation can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Chimations 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.

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

Osteosarcoma
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Otitis Externa
Patellar Luxation
Low Thyroid Levels

Cataracts
Hydrocephalus
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Biopsy
Cutaneous cytology

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

Great Wirehaired Gryfenees has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess 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.

Chimations 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.

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 Chimation, it's at least 11 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 Chimations 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.

The Great Wirehaired Gryfenees requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Chimation is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Chimation 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 Chimation 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Chimations are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Chimations have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Chimations are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.