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Country of Origin:

France

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 12-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: low

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: high

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a determined, versatile hunting dog that originated in Continental Europe in the 1800s. Eduard Korthals was a Dutchman and avid hunter who crossed several dog breeds to create the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

The goal was a versatile hunting dog that could work just as well on land as in water. Specifically, he wanted a dog breed that would excel at pointing on land and retrieving from water. Eduard Korthals spent some time in Germany refining this breed and finished creating the original lines in France.

Because of this, they are acknowledged as a Dutch dog breed in origin and are considered a French dog breed because most of the major development of the breed occurred when Korthals was in France. The AKC recognized the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon in 1887 as a member of the Sporting Group.

Temperament

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons bond closely with their families and thrive on attention and affection from them. They are one of the most affectionate dog breeds and love nothing more than spending time with their favorite humans. Well-socialized, these dogs also make great family dogs and are known to get along fantastically with children. They also can get along well with other dogs in the family and are even open to meeting strangers. Although they may be initially watchful, they do tend to warm up quickly once introduced. As hunting dogs, they do tend to have a high prey drive, which can be a challenge with other small pets in the household. Generally, with some extra socialization and training, they can do well with other family pets, especially if they are raised with them. But, they will likely still retain the urge to chase prey-type animals outside of their family.

Did You Know?

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has webbed toes, is an excellent swimmer, is one of the dog breeds that tend to love water, and also shares traits with other retrievers.

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