Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a gundog developed by Eduard Karel Korthals in 1873. It is Dutch in origin, but is regarded as a French breed because a major portion of the breed's development took place in France. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is particularly adapted for swampy country, where its harsh coat is excellent protection. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a superb swimmer and retriever and it loves to play in the water.
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Chestnut roan wirehaired pointing griffon
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Height: 20-24 inches.
Weight: 45-60 lbs.
Life Span: 10-12 yrs.
Breed Group: Sporting Dogs 
Overview
Wirehaired pointing griffons are gentle, responsive, and obedient but need early socialization and obedience training to prevent timidity. They are respectful with strangers and easygoing with most other dogs, but they like to chase cats. The griffon's temperament is best suited to an adult home in the country. Its reputation as a supreme hunting dog is well earned.
Appearance
The outercoat is medium in length, straight, and wiry; the undercoat is an abundant, fine, thick down. Coat color is gray, chestnut, roan, steel gray with chestnut markings, white with chestnut markings, or dirty white mixed with chestnut. Distinguishing features include bushy eyebrows covering large yellow-brown eyes and a thick, harsh beard.
Grooming & Exercise Needs
Wirehaired pointing griffons need to be brushed and combed weekly. If this country dog does not get an enormous amount of exercise, behavior problems, such as excessive barking and house destruction, may occur.
Origins
The wirehaired pointing griffon was developed in France by a Dutchman, Eduard K. Korthals, in the 1870s for pointing and retrieving in all types of weather and rough terrain.
Special Alerts
The wirehaired pointing griffon is not suitable for city or apartment life or for inexperienced owners.
Breed-related health concerns include hip dysplasia.