General Appearance

Medium sized, with a noble, square-shaped head, strong of limb, bred to cover all terrain encountered by the walking hunter. Movement showing an easy catlike gracefulness. Excels equally as a pointer in the field, or a retriever in the water. Coat is hard and coarse, never curly or woolly, with a thick undercoat of fine hair, giving an unkempt appearance. His easy trainability, devotion to family, and friendly temperament endear him to all. The nickname of "supreme gundog" is well earned.

Owning

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a great swimmer and an excellent water retriever. The wiry coat requires attention to grooming to keep it healthy. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an intelligent dog who is easy to train and very willing to please. They are outgoing dogs who are loyal and trustworthy.

Temperament

The Griffon has a quick and intelligent mind and is easily trained. He is outgoing, shows a tremendous willingness to please and is trust worthy. He makes an excellent family dog as well as a meticulous hunting companion.

Did You Know

The origin of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is Dutch, however, it is regarded as a French breed. This is due to the fact that a major portion of the development of the breed took place in France. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is particularly adapted for swampy country, where its harsh coat is excellent protection. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an excellent swimmer and retriever.