The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was exhibited in England shortly after it was developed, and the breed attracted considerable attention. They are particularly adapted for swampy country due to their harsh coat being a great protector. Classes were not provided until some years later, and the first record was at the Barn Elms show in 1888. The first Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was registered by the American Kennel Club in 1887, but was registered as a Russian Setter.
They are excellent water retrievers, though adherents of the breed claim it to be trained and entered to any game. They possess "cat-like" gracefulness, they are great pointers in the field. Their coat is hard and course, never curly or woolly, with a thick undercoat of fine hair giving it an unkempt appearance. Their colors can be steel Gray with brown markings, chestnut brown, roan, white and brown, or white and orange. Males should be 22 to 24 inches tall, females 20 to 22 inches.
They are quick and intelligent, very easily trained. They are outgoing, tremendous willingness to please and are very trustworthy. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is also an excellent family dog, as well as a hunting companion.
