Description: In Europe they are still known as the Korthals Griffon. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an excellent family dog who is trustworthy and has a tremendous willingness to please. Easy to train, they make a wonderful pet for a strong confident owner. An active breed, they exhibit pointer-like behavior but have a terrier-like attitude. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon makes a pleasant companion and skillful, multipurpose hunting dogs. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a quick and intelligent mind and is easily trained. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is outgoing and make a meticulous hunting companion.

Other Names: Korthals Griffon, Pointing Wirehaired Griffon, Griffon D'Arrêt a Poil Dur

Height: 22 - 24 inches
Weight: 50 - 60 lbs

Colors: Steel gray with chestnut markings; white and chestnut; white
Coat: Coarse and hard

Temperament: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is independent and intelligent
With Children: Medium - Low, older respectful children are okay.
With Pets: Yes, generally friendly towards other dogs and pets.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Medium

Care and Training: Minimal grooming and trimming of their coat. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires plenty of exercise, would make a great jogging partner. The owner must have time for training as they are a high-energy dog that enjoys hunting or other outside activity.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - Medium

Activity: Very High
Living Environment: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon enjoys working in the field and water and is therefore much better suited to live in the country, but they will adapt to city living if they have a house with a fenced yard and obtain sufficient exercise. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is unsuited for apartment living due to their high activity.

Health Issues: Skin allergies, thyroid problems, hip dysplasia.

Life Span: 10 - 12 Years
Litter Size: Average 8

Country of Origin: France
History: Developed by Edward K. Korthals from Holland in the late nineteenth century, they are listed as a French breed. Korthal started with a female who was a Griffon of Barbet origins and crossed her with various Small Munsterlanders, Braque Francais and various setters and pointers. Developed to be a methodical close worker in all types of terrain they filled the need for a versatile hunter that could point and retrieve.

First Registered by the AKC: 1887
AKC Group: Sporting Group
Class: Gundog
Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), UKC

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