Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon grooming

These dogs have a double dense coat that consists of a harsh outer coat and the soft inner coat that serves as isolation. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons don't shed much so only a regular brushing will be enough to keep this dog looking at his best. Some dogs will need to be hand stripped from time to time to allow the growth of a new coat.

Few more things you should regularly do with Wirehaired Pointing Griffons:

• teeth brushing to secure healthy gums and fresh breath
• nail trimming to prevent nails from cracking
• bathe – only when the dog rolls into something dirty or smelly
• ears check-up – look for any signs of redness or bad odor, which can indicate an infection

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon exercise

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are high-energy dogs that require a lot of daily activities, and that is why they are best suited for active families. These are social dogs that require constant attention from their people. From the puppy age, be prepared that your dog will be energetic and will want to play all the time.

Their physical as well as mental needs need to be fulfilled if you don't want your dog to develop behavior problems and destructive behavior. These dogs require constant challenges, and if you do so, you will have the happiest dog in the world.

As they are very social animals and they require a lot of attention, if you leave them alone for too long, they can develop separation anxiety problems.

TIP: Wirehaired Pointing Griffons will enjoy all the canine sports where they can participate with their owner.

Training

Originally bred for hunting, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons still fill that role. To secure that you end up with a well-behaved dog, proper socialization and training are essential. No matter if your dog will be a hunter or companion, he will still need to be exposed to many different situations, sights, sounds, people, and other animals so he can grow up into a well-mannered dog.

If you provide them with the right training, you will end up with the best hunting dog you can imagine and a great family member and companion.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and kids

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons loves every family member and especially kids. These dogs are best suited for older kids, but you don't have to worry if you have a small child at home that there will be any problems. The key is to teach your children what is the correct way for them to approach and play with the dog, and they will be best friends all their life.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and other animals

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are social animals, and besides human contact, they require contact with other animals. They can get along excellent with every animal if they are raised in the same household from the beginning. What you should be careful about are birds outside of your house because your dog could easily start to chase them.

Health problems

These are mostly healthy dogs, but like all dogs in the world, they are prone to some health problems. To ensure your dog has the best possible health, always buy him from a responsible and official dog breeder. They regularly test their breeding dogs so they can be sure that their puppies will be without inherited diseases.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are prone to:

• hip dysplasia
• progressive retinal atrophy
• ear infections

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeders

If you are thinking about getting this dog, we advise you to only talk to responsible Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dog breeders so you can be sure that you will get the best possible puppy. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons will be great hunters but also excellent family members, and you will surely not make a mistake if you go for one of these dogs.

Be prepared to spend a lot of time outside with this dog if you want him to be happy. With the proper training and socialization, your dog will develop into a well-behaved dog with whom you will not have any problems in life and with whom you can enjoy every minute of the day.

World Dog Finder team

This is a young dog breed and their development is mostly responsible to one person – Eduard Korthals. His plan was to create an ideal gundog – that can be a great pointer on dry land and a great water retriever. He managed to develop this dog breed and more and more people were interested in owning them.

FUN FACT: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was officially recognized in the AKC in 1887.