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

Unfortunately, the German Wirehaired Lab is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Norwich de Tulears are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Norwich Terrier and Coton de Tulear

German Wirehaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever

2000's

2000s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Blue
Black

Black

White
Fawn
Brown
Red
Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Norwich de Tulears have medium-length coats.

German Wirehaired Labs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Norwich de Tulear 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 German Wirehaired Lab 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.

None

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Entropion
Cataracts

Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Full Physical Examination

Norwich de Tulears sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

German Wirehaired Labs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Norwich de Tulears 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.

German Wirehaired Labs 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 Norwich de Tulear, 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 German Wirehaired Lab, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Norwich de Tulears 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 German Wirehaired Labs usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Norwich de Tulears require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The German Wirehaired Lab has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Norwich de Tulear 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 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) German Wirehaired Lab 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.

The average cost of a Norwich de Tulear is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Lab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Norwich de Tulear 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.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Lab 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.

Norwich de Tulears make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Norwich de Tulears are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

German Wirehaired Labs are highly friendly around strangers.

Norwich de Tulears are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

German Wirehaired Labs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Norwich de Tulears are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The German Wirehaired Lab is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.