Unfortunately, the Masti-Bull is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Sweet
Aggressive
Cheerful

Gentle
Proud
Vigilant
Loyal
Trainable
Intelligent

Masti-Bulls are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Masti-Bulls aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

France

Mastiff and Bulldog

griffon, spaniel, pointer, setter

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

1800s

Hazel
Brown

Hazel

Black
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied

Gray
Brown
White

Masti-Bulls have short coats.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Masti-Bull can have a litter of 3-5 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

The Masti-Bull breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Demodectic Mange
Seizures

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Hip And Eyes

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Masti-Bulls need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Masti-Bulls are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Running

Bird hunting, Swimming

Masti-Bulls 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.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons 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 Masti-Bull, it's at least 8 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Masti-Bulls usually need at least 45 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffons 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 Masti-Bull should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Masti-Bull is somewhere $3.80 - $4.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Masti-Bull is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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.

Masti-Bull is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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

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

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

Masti-Bulls make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Masti-Bulls are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Masti-Bulls are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Masti-Bulls are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.