Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 20-22 in, Males 22-24 in
Weight
Females 35-50 lbs, Males 50-70 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-15 yrs
History
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon originated during the 1800's somewhere in continental Europe. The man responsible for the breed, Eduard Karel Korthals, was the son of a rich banker and wanted to craft the ultimate hunting dog. He bred a long line of griffons, finally producing the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, a breed that excelled as a gundog on land and as a retriever of game birds in water. It is unknown exactly where they originated, but most experts think they are either Dutch or German.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Wirehaired Pointing Griffons share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Intelligent, eager to please, and easy to train
Have webbed toes
Goofy and playful with a great sense of humor
Very alert, skeptical of strangers, and protective of their family and house, which makes them great watchdogs
Thrive on companionship and can develop separation anxiety if left alone for long periods of time
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