Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Size
Large
Height
Males – 22 to 24 inches at the withers, Females – 20 to 22 inches at the withers
Weight
Males – 60 pounds, Females – 50 pounds
Coat
Wiry
Color
Brown and gray or chestnut and gray
Energy
High
Activities
Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Hunting, Tracking, Field Trials

Distinguished by his rough, bushy coat, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a resilient, versatile hunter. This faithful, intelligent dog is eager to please and easily trainable, making him a good family pet. Sociable and affectionate, he thrives on being close to his family. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires daily vigorous exercise to maintain his physical and mental health.

Did you know Although the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was established in Holland by Dutch breeder E.K. Korthals, this dog often is considered a French breed due to the majority of his development occurring in France.The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon’s coarse double coat takes two to three years to reach full growth.