Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dog Breed Name: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Wire Haired Pointing
Griffon, Griffon d'arret a poil dur Korthals, Wire-haired Korthals,
Pointing Griffon.
Description: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium-sized dog with
a harsh, wiry coat. The coat is preferably gray with tan to brown
markings and a brown head. Other acceptable colors: chestnut brown,
white and brown, roan, and white and orange.
History: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was developed by Eduard Karel
Korthals in 1873.
Temperament: Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are known as intelligent,
extremely eager to please, friendly dogs. Great Swimmers and they love
the water.
Height: On average 20 to 24 inches.
Weight: On average 50 to 60 pounds.
Health Problems: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can be prone to hip
dysplasia but this will depend on the line and parents and ancestors of
the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy.
Living Condition: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a very active dog
and needs room to roam. Not suggested for an apartment setting unless
you have an adequate fenced yard. They tend to like the colder climates
also.
Exercise Required: A Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is full of energy and
requires regular exercise. An adequate fenced yard or land where the
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can run and play is strongly suggested. They
tend to like to run or take fast walks also.
Life Expectancy: 11-14 years on average
Litter Size: 3-5 puppies per litter on average
Origin: Developed around 1870 by a Dutch breeder by the last name of
Korthal, hense one of the names of the breed. Recognized by the AKC in
1887.
Group: Gun Dog, Sporting Group AKC
Recognized Registries: At last check the the registries below recognize
the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dog breed and you can aquire puppy
papers for your litter with them.
Recognized Registries:
APRI = America's Pet Registry, Inc.
AKC = American Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
NKC = National Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club
CKC = Continental Kennel Club
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
If you can't find a local breeder in your area don't worry, many breeders are using the major airlines like American, Delta, Continental and Northwest airlines for shipping their puppies.
At this time the airlines will ship puppies to the following States: Alabama AL - Alaska AK - Arizona AZ - Arkansas AR - California CA - Colorado CO - Connecticut CT - Delaware DE - Florida FL - Georgia GA - Hawaii HI - Idaho ID - Illinois IL - Indiana IN - Iowa IA - Kansas KS - Kentucky KY - Louisiana LA - Maine ME - Maryland MD - Massachusetts MA - Michigan MI - Minnesota MN - Mississippi MS - Missouri MO - Montana MT - Nebraska NE - Nevada NV - New Hampshire NH - New Jersey NJ - New Mexico NM - New York NY - North Carolina NC - North Dakota ND - Ohio OH - Oklahoma OK - Oregon OR - Pennsylvania PA - Rhode Island RI - South Carolina SC - South Dakota SD - Tennessee TN - Texas TX - Utah UT - Vermont VT - Virginia VA - Washington WA - Washington, D.C. - West Virginia WV - Wisconsin WI - Wyoming WY - Hawaii HI.
