Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed Profile
Size: Medium
Origin: France
Colour: Steel grey with brown markings
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are friendly, dependable, sensitive and energetic.
Owner's Guide
Energetic Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are sensitive and hardworking. Responsive and close bonding, they enjoy gentle, active families, and have enough energy to play all day and be ready for action again the next morning.
Originally bred for hunting and retrieving on land and water.
Special characteristics
This breed is playful and exuberant, and enjoys scenting and flushing out wildlife.
Exercise requirements
High. Needs plenty of opportunities to run.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, responsive
Children: good
Other Pets: good, may chase
Strangers: friendly
Unfamiliar: dogs friendly
Perfect owner
Active families who enjoy energetic walks, playing and training and who want a close bond with their dog.
Potential problems
Some submissive urination in females, especially if they are handled harshly.
This dog's facial hair needs frequent washing to keep it clean.
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