Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

A.K.A. :Korthals Griffon, Griffon d'arrêt à poil dur, Korthals

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Size

Grooming requirements

Exercise requirements

Good with other dogs

Watchdog ability

Energetic

Training requirements

Playful

Affectionate

Good with other pets

Good with children

Good with strangers

Winter

Summer

Healthiness

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Life Span

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Breeds by Trait	Good With Kids High Stamina Dog Breeds Low Shedding

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Overview:	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a very intelligent dog, very suited to country life. He likes living with families who have an active outdoor schedule and especially like playing in the water.
Breed Group:	Sporting
Weight (lbs):	50-60
Height (in):	male: 22-24, female: 20-22
Colors:	Preferably steel gray with brown markings, also chestnut brown, or roan, white and brown. Less desirable is solid brown, solid white, or white and orange.
Coat:	Hair is medium-length, wiry, and straight. The undercoat is abundant and thick. The head is furnished with a prominent mustache and eyebrows.
Character:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are obedient, intelligent, and easy to train.
Temperament:	This breed is very obedient and respectful with strangers, likes to be with other dogs, and is good with children who are not too rough. This breed should not be with young children or cats.
Care:	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires weekly brushing and combing to remove dead hairs. Trimming and stripping only around the ears, top of head, cheeks and feet.
Training:	This breed is intelligent and eager to please, so the training process can be very simple and straightforward.
Activity:	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a hunter and needs lots of exercise allowing for him to run freely.
Country of Origin:	France
Health Issue:	This breed has some lines that are prone to heart disease.
Life Expectancy:	12-14