Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable

Playful
Friendly
Active
Energetic
Strong
Confident

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

Whoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Griffonshires as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Whoodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Brussels Griffon, Yorkshire Terrier

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier and Poodle

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Not recognized by any clubs.

1980s

Mid 1900's

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Blue
Cream
Brown
Black

Black
Red
Brown
Silver
Cream

Griffonshires have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Whoodles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Griffonshire 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.

A Whoodle can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Griffonshires are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Whoodles have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Sebaceous Adenitis
Kidney Problems
Addison's Disease
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Cataracts

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
Heart
Eye examination

Griffonshires are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Whoodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Griffonshires need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Whoodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Griffonshires have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Griffonshires bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Whoodles are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Cuddling, Playing Ball, Training, Fetch, Snuggling, Running, Exploring, Cuddles

Walking, Walks, fetch

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Griffonshire, it's at least 6 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 Whoodle, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Griffonshires have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Whoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Griffonshire 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, Whoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Griffonshire 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.

For an average 20-45 pound (9 - 20 kg) Whoodle 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 Griffonshire is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Whoodle is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Griffonshire is between $21 - $42. This makes an average of $252 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Whoodle is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 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.

Griffonshires are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Whoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Whoodles have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Griffonshires make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Griffonshires are not suitable for children.

Whoodles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Griffonshires are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Whoodles are not cat friendly.

Griffonshires are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Whoodles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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