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

Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Tempered
Fearless
Good-natured

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

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

Great Pyrenees and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Skye Terrier and Papillon

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Gray
White

Black
Gray
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Red
Brown

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess have medium-length coats.

Skye-Paps are known for their coat 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 Skye-Pap 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.

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

Skye-Paps 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.

Skye-Paps 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

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Hepatitis
Occipital Dysplasia

Otitis Externa
Patellar Luxation
Low Thyroid Levels

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Atopic Dermatitis
Follicular Dysplasia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Biopsy
Cutaneous cytology

Blood Test
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Skye-Pap 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.

Skye-Paps 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 Skye-Pap, it's at least 6 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 Skye-Paps usually need at least 50 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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, Skye-Pap should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
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 21-28 pound (10 - 13 kg) Skye-Pap 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 Great Wirehaired Gryfenees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Skye-Pap is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 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 Skye-Pap is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

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

Skye-Paps 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 Skye-Pap is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Skye-Paps are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Skye-Paps 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.

Skye-Paps are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.