Skip to content The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, aka Korthals Griffon is a versatile hunting dog bred in the Netherlands in 1873. It was created to hunt side by side with its owner. Hardy and well-built, the Wirehaired Griffon is perfect for hunting hares and quails. This is a fairly rare breed, considered one of the main secrets of the so-called. Sporting group is a special group of dogs intended for hunting small game.
Characteristic
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an elegant yet sturdy medium-sized dog. He is a passionate and enthusiastic hunter. The Wirehaired Griffon will perfectly solve all the tasks assigned to it, since it is very obedient and has a high level of intelligence.
Character
Lively and agile Wirehaired Pointing Griffon adores the family in which it is, and gets along well with unobtrusive and neat children. He does not like being alone and can destroy the entire apartment or start barking loudly if you leave him alone for a long time. Therefore, the Wirehaired Griffon is not suitable for those families where both father and mother constantly work outside the house. He does not get along well with other dogs, but he does not get along well with cats and other small animals, since he was created to hunt their kind. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a lovable and sympathetic dog you can trust.
Wool and care
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has two layers of fur. The top layer is tough, straight and wire-like – it protects the dog from bad weather; and the bottom layer is dense and soft. Usually, the color of the griffin’s coat is gray or silver with roan or chestnut spots, sometimes it can be completely chestnut. A distinctive feature of this breed is a soft and bushy beard, mustache and eyebrows. Molting in this breed is insignificant. The Wirehaired Griffon should be brushed and brushed at least twice a week. The dog must have a professional trimming procedure twice a year, otherwise it will look untidy. Bathing is recommended only in extreme cases, and you need to use a very mild shampoo. It is very important to keep the ears of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon clean and to remove hair from them regularly. This breed is prone to hip and knee dysplasia, retinal dysplasia and thyroid problems.
Training
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon needs early socialization and submission training. Usually, he tries to please and therefore learns very quickly. The Korthals Griffon has an excellent sense of smell, loves to run through the fields and swim in rivers, so it is good at tracking down the game and frightening it off in front of the owner so that he can make a shot. He can also perform in various shows, since he is very agile and well-trained.
Activity
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has irrepressible energy, which it must expend on a variety of physical exercises. In addition to hunting, this dog loves jogging next to the owner and swimming in water for a long time. The Wirehaired Griffon is not suitable for apartment life, and it will not get along with inactive, sedentary hosts. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon loves large open spaces where you can run and frolic freely for your pleasure.
