WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFON — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Training / Grooming / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Sporting Dogs American Kennel Club (AKC) - Sporting Group United Kennel Club (UKC) - Gun Dog Breeds The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Gundog Group Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)* - Standard No. 107
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	France
Height:	Male — 21.5 to 23.5 inches (55-60 cm) at the shoulder Female — 19.5 to 21.5 inches (50-55 cm) at the shoulder
Weight:	Male — Average approximately 60 lbs. Female — Average approximately 45 lbs.
Initially named the Korthals Griffon after E.K. Korthals of Holland who developed the breed, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is of Dutch origin but mainly seen as a French breed because the majority of the development of the breed took place in France. The Korthals was developed as a sporting dog that could rival the performance of English gun dogs. He was, however, bred to be better adapted to working in extreme cold, on marshy ground and in thick undergrowth. He is an all-purpose sporting dog, developed for hunting upland game, waterfowl, furred game, as well as for tracking deer and wild boar. He is spirited, rugged, athletic and energetic. The Wirehaired Griffon is known to be very trainable, intelligent and eager to please, as well as being very people oriented and affectionate. Because of these characteristics, he makes a good companion as well as a hunter. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is excellent in the field and in the water. His keen sense of smell also makes him a natural at tracking. Other than being a wonderful companion and hunting dog, he is also successful in the show ring, obedience, agility, and search and rescue. Physically, the Pointing Griffon is of medium size with a noble, square-shaped head. He has an unkempt appearance, wears a mustache and eyebrows. His expressive eyes are either brown or yellow and his nose is always brown. His outer coat is harsh, dry, stiff and protective, while he also has a downy undercoat. His colours are either steel grey with chestnut splashes, grey white with chestnut splashes, chestnut, or dirty white mixed with chestnut. TOP Health Issues: If you are considering the adoption of a Wirehaired Pointed Griffon puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: Standard de Conformation — Association Québécoise du Griffon d'Arrêt à Poil Dur Standard de Travail — Association Québécoise du Griffon d'Arrêt à Poil Dur AKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard (Revised 1 January 2007) FCI Standard No. 107 / 03. 03. 2000 / GB FCI Breed Standard — The French Working Standard for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (Korthal's Griffon) AKC WIRE HAIRED POINTING GRIFFON VIDEO 18 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges. — Available from Dogwise.com. TOP Training Resources: Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com Training — For information on training your Griffon, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. TOP Grooming: Grooming a Griffon Grooming Tips and Techniques — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes various articles, tips and techniques about grooming, along with listings of Groomers from across Canada. TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports and Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For Griffon specific Breed Clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — Here you will find information on various jobs that dogs are involved in, including Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police K9s, Search and Rescue Dogs, and many more. Also included in this section is a listing of organizations from across Canada. Pointing Dog Journal, The The Pointing Dog Journal is the only full-color magazine devoted exclusively to pointing dogs. Pointing Dog Journal is full of valuable training advice to turn any pointing dog into a bird-finding machine. Worldwide Shipping Available.