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

Calm
Spirited
Energetic
Friendly

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

Dunkers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Great Pyrenees and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Russian Harlequin Hound, Norwegian Scent Hounds

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19th Century

Brown
Amber

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Brown
Gray
White

Black
Blue
Fawn
White

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 Dunker can have a litter of 10-12 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.

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

Dunkers 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

Deafness

Otitis Externa
Patellar Luxation
Low Thyroid Levels

Hip Dysplasia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Biopsy
Cutaneous cytology

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination
Hearing Tests

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

Dunkers 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.

Dunkers 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 Dunker, it's at least 14 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 Dunkers 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 Dunker 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, Dunker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 95-110 pound (43 - 50 kg) Great Wirehaired Gryfenees feed 3 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 25-39 pound (11 - 18 kg) Dunker 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.

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

The average cost of a Dunker is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 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 Dunker is between $42 - $63. This makes an average of $504 - $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.

Dunkers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Dunkers 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.

Dunkers 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.

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