Comparison: Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Weimaraner

Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Weimaraner are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Weimaraner
Photo: Jassad415, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing GriffonWeimaraner
FCI group7. Pointing dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originCzechiaGermany
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers58–66 cm59–70 cm
Weight22–34 kg25–40 kg
Life span12–14 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Wiry hard coat in liver or liver roan
  • Beard and brows, drop ears
  • Strong, muscular build, 58-66 cm
  • Silver-grey coat and pale amber eyes
  • Short smooth or long coat
  • Aristocratic athletic build
CoatHard wiry coat with a beard.Short or long smooth coat; silver-grey.
PurposeAn old Czech gundog, a versatile hunting dog for field and water work, saved from extinction by breed clubs around 1900.A German pointer from Weimar bred by nobility for large game hunting; a versatile gundog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.