Active
Dignified
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Tempered
Sweet
Willful
Generous
Thoughtful

Playful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Tenacious
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Irish Wolfhound, German Wirehaired Pointer

Border Collie, Cocker Spaniel

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brindle
Gray
Fawn
Silver
Black
Brown

Brown
White
Black

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds have medium-length coats.

Border Collie Cockers are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Wavy

A German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound can have a litter of 6-10 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 Border Collie Cocker can have a litter of 6-8 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.

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

While the Border Collie Cocker breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Von Willebrand's Disease

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts

None

X-Rays
Serum Chemistry
Blood Count
Coagulation Assay

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Electroretinogram (ERG)

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Border Collie Cockers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds 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.

Border Collie Cockers 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 German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound, it's at least 10 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 Border Collie Cocker, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound 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, Border Collie Cocker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Border Collie Cocker is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound 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 Border Collie Cocker 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.

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

The Border Collie Cocker is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Border Collie Cockers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Border Collie Cockers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Border Collie Cockers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Border Collie Cockers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Border Collie Cockers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.