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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppies for Sale
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
(Griffon
d'arrêt à poil dur Korthals)
(French wire-haired Korthals Pointing Griffon)
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Pronunciation |
Wirehaired
Pointing Griff-ON |
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Description |
The Wirehaired Pointing
Griffon is a rough-coated, strong and graceful, medium-sized hunting dog. It has
a large, long head, square muzzle, and soft, thick, bushy eyebrows, beard and
mustache. The neck is rather long, without dewlap and the skull is the same
length from the stop to occiput, as from nose to stop. The eyes are large and
elliptical with brown or yellow irises. It has a lively, but mild expression.
The medium-sized ears lie flat and close to the head. The nose is always brown.
The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The ears are pendent. The body is
slightly longer than it is tall. The limbs are vigorous and muscular. The
straight topline slopes gently downward from the withers to the tail. The tail
is docked to about 1/2 to 2/3 its length and is carried horizontally. The chest
extends to the elbows and is moderate in width to allow the dog freedom of
movement. The front legs are straight. The feet are rounded with webbed toes.
Dewclaws should be removed. The straight, hard, wiry outer coat is lined with a
fine but thick downy undercoat. Coat texture varies depending on the percentage
of wiry vs. soft hair. Coat care and type of dog food can also affect coat
texture. The wiry coat does not shed but must be stripped so new hair can grow.
The coat comes in silver or steel- gray with chestnut or roam markings, or in
solid chestnut. |
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Temperament |
The Wirehaired Pointing
Griffon is a skilled field dog. Energetic, loving and intelligent. It is a
superior gundog and tracker, and an excellent hunting companion. It points and
retrieves with a deliberate style, generally staying within the hunter's gun
range. His style is especially good for hunters on foot. It combines independent
action with the ability to be directed by the hunter. This breed is gifted with
an exceptionally fine sense of smell and a great passion for the hunt,
especially for quail and hare. Lively and active, the breed works well in
marshland and upland, and is a fine pointer, flusher and water retriever. The
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's coat protects him from dense brush and bad
weather. It is also an excellent family pet - being gentle and affectionate with
children. This dog is very willing to please and is easily trained. Devoted and
friendly, but some can be rather high-strung and nervous with strangers and
unfamiliar situations, if not properly socialized, exercised and given enough mental stimulation. Dogs who do get enough are generally friendly toward
strangers, other dogs, and pets. Socialize extensively when young and be sure to always be the dog's pack leader. This breed is an excellent watchdog.
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Height, Weight |
Height: 20-24
inches (50-60 cm.)
Weight: 50-60 (23-27 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Some lines are prone to hip
dysplasia. |
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Living Conditions |
The Wirehaired Pointing
Griffon is not recommended for apartment life. They are moderately active
indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. It loves personal contact
and does not do well relegated to a kennel or backyard. They prefer cool
climates. |
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Exercise |
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons need a
tremendous amount of exercise to stay calm and happy. They need to be taken on
daily, long, brisk walks or
out for a run. It will make an
excellent jogging companion and love to swim. If these dogs are allowed to get
bored, and are not walked or jogged daily, they can become destructive and start
to display a wide array of behavioral problems. It will do best in a country
setting where it can get plenty of chances to run off lead in a safe area. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
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Grooming |
Some stripping and trimming
of the coat is needed for showing. Pet dogs look best if groomed professionally
twice a year. The harsh coat needs to be combed and brushed once or twice a
week. The ears should be cleaned and plucked of hair within the canal in order
to avoid ear problems. The Griffon sheds little to no hair. |
Origin |
The Wirehaired Pointing
Griffon was developed in the period between 1870 and 1873 by the Dutch breeder
named "E. K. Korthals" through mixing German Griffons with French and
German Pointers, Spaniels, Barbets and a Setter. The result of his breeding
program was an enthusiastic hunting dog with a fine nose especially good
for small game such as hare and quail. The Griffon Club of America was formed in
1916 and that same year, 16 Griffons were shown at the big Westminister Kennel
Club Dog Show in New York. In the 1980's a few breeders elected to import Cesky
Fousek dogs and breed them into the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon lines.
Disagreements over this practice resulted in a rift among breeders and the
subsequent formation of the American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association to
preserve the purity of the original breed. That organization is now the AKC
parent club for the breed. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is fairly rare; about
75-150 puppies are produced in the USA each year. |
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Gun Dog, AKC Sporting
Group |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, CKC, NKC,
AWPGA, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
AWPGA = American
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Gorgeous Daisy Grace, the WPG
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Jocey, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon at 9 weeks old
Jocey, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon at 9 weeks old
Jocey, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon at 5½ months old
Jocey, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon at 5½ months old
Jocey, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon at 5½ months old
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Denver, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppy
Madix with his cousin Arrow - Madix is about three months old in this picture and Arrow is just over a year.
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