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  American Kennel Club - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Height from withers to ground; length from point of shoulder to point of buttocks.
The Griffon must not evolve towards a square conformation.
The Griffon has a quick and intelligent mind and is easily trained.
www.akc.org /breeds/wirehaired_pointing_griffon/index.cfm   (792 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a rough-coated, strong and graceful, medium-sized hunting dog.
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was developed in the period between 1870 and 1873 by the Dutch breeder named "E. Korthals" through mixing German Griffons with French and German Pointers, Spaniels, Barbets and a Setter.
The Griffon Club of America was formed in 1916 and that same year, 16 Griffons were shown at the big Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show in New York.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /wirehairedpointinggriffon.htm   (820 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The WPG's coat is steel grey with chestnut splashes, grey-white with chestnut splashes, chestnut, or dirty white mixed with chestnut.
Sometimes known as the "supreme gundog", the WPG is a hardy, active hunter with a keen nose.
Griffons were developed to accompany the walking hunter and as such are slower than, and don't range as far as, the other sporting breeds.
www.canadogs.com /BreedGriffonWHPointing.htm   (349 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffons: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Though independent and easily distracted, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not a dominant dog and is quite responsive to obedience training that includes a calm voice and light hand.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are not for the fastidious household: They are sloppy drinkers, their beard soaking up water and depositing it as a trail of drips across your floor."
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are one of the most responsive of the pointing breeds, but they are not Golden Retrievers.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/wirehairedpointinggriffons.html   (838 words)

  
 WHPGRIFFON
We are dedicated to producing full blood Wirehaired Pointing Griffons that have the form to fulfill their function.
A Wire-haired Pointing Griffon is a multi-purpose sporting dog, ideal for hunting upland game birds such as partridge, quail, pheasants and woodcock, retrieving waterfowl such as ducks or geese, and tracking small game such as rabbits.
We believe that wirehaired pointing griffon breeders should maintain specialized breeding programs in order to breed a balanced wire haired pointing griffon puppy.
whpgriffon.com /griffon   (299 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Breed, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
The Wirehaired Pointed Griffon is an excellent family dog who is trustworthy and has a tremendous willingness to please.
The Wirehaired Pointed Griffon enjoys working in the field and water and is therefore much better suited to live in the country, but they will adapt to city living if they have a house with a fenced yard and obtain sufficient exercise.
The Wirehaired Pointed Griffon is unsuited for apartment living due to their high activity.
puppydogweb.com /wirehairedpointinggriffon.htm   (549 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Dog and Puppies
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is also known by the other names of Korthals griffon, pointing wirehaired griffon, griffon D’Arrêt a poil dur.
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's coat is normally a shade of steel grey with chestnut markings; white and chestnut and white.
Resolving dog health problems, including those of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, can prove to be costly and it would be wise to consider the benefits of obtaining dog health insurance.
www.dog-names.org.uk /wirehaired-pointing-griffon.htm   (1264 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Information
The origin of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon came about shortly after Mendel published his experiments on genetic heredity, which inspired many Europeans to try their skills at breeding.
This resulted in the formation of a new club, the American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association, devoted to the purebred Griffon and recognized in 1991 by the AKC as the breed's official parent club.
The Griffon is a loyal, affectionate family companion and is easily adaptable to any task its master asks it to perform.
www.doggonegoodstuff.com /wirehairedpointinginfo.html   (1149 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Korthals Griffon - Canada's Guide to Dogs
Initially named the Korthals Griffon after E.K. Korthals of Holland who developed the breed, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is of Dutch origin but mainly seen as a French breed because the majority of the development of the breed took place in France.
The Wirehaired Griffon is known to be very trainable, intelligent and eager to please, as well as being very people oriented and affectionate.
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is excellent in the field and in the water.
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /griffonwire.htm   (854 words)

  
 Choosing a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The wirehaired pointing griffon is often mistaken for the German wirehaired pointer.
The wirehaired pointing griffon is a medium sized dog standing 20 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weighing 45 to 60 pounds.
The wirehaired pointing griffon is also prone to ectropion and allergies.
www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-a-wirehaired-pointing-griffon/page1.aspx   (956 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffons at Griffonpoint
Griffonpoint Registered Kennel supports the continued use of the Wire-Haired Pointing Griffon as a versatile hunting companion.
Shannon Ford is a CKC accredited Field Test Judge for Pointing breeds, approved for all pointing breeds for each level of hunt test evaluation.
She has 18 years experience with selecting and breeding Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.
www.griffonpoint.com   (133 words)

  
 French Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The French Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was developed by E. Korthals, a Dutch kennel master in Germany’s grand duchy of Hesse.
The French Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is recognized as a French breed by the FCI and is well-represented in France.
The French Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not well-suited to city life.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/French_Wirehaired_Pointing_Griffon.htm   (373 words)

  
 What to feed a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Therefore, I suggest that Wirehaired Pointing Griffon owners try to feed their present companion pets with foods that contain what this breed requires.
There are over 170 different molecular forms of the mineral "calcium." The source of the mineral calcium that a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can easily assimilate can be hard for a different breed to assimilate and thus that other breed can develop kidney stones on the best source of calcium for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
If you want to buy a commercial all-breed food to feed your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, I suggest that you visit some of the web sites listed on my Tail-Wagging Links page or read the articles at this web site that tell you what is in commercial dog foods and how to read their labels.
home.att.net /~wdcusick/WirehairedPointingGriffon.html   (1580 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Information
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was exhibited in England shortly after it was developed, and the breed attracted considerable attention.
The first Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was registered by the American Kennel Club in 1887, but was registered as a Russian Setter.
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is also an excellent family dog, as well as a hunting companion.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /WirehairedPointingGriffon.html   (307 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a rough-coated, strong and
Griffon's coat protects him from dense brush and bad weather.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association to preserve the purity
www.geocities.com /diamondpetplaza/wrepointgriffon.html   (502 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Rescue
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are excellent family pets and hunting companions and their versatility and eagerness to please helps them to excel in many nontraditional areas, but GRIFFONS ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE.
Griffons are an active, intelligent, affectionate breed that requires personal attention and exercise every day.
If you would like to be considered for a rescue Griff when we might have one in your neighborhood, we would have to have an adoption application on file from you.
www.griffonpoint.com /griffon-rescue.html   (582 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppy - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Dog Breed Information
Bred to hunt closely with their master, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's hardy build and all terrain capabilities made them favorites for hunting such game as quail and hare.
Temperament: A lively and agile breed, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is deeply devoted and affectionate to their family.
Ownership: If you are looking for Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies for sale from reputable Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeders or to adopt a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon from a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
www.nextdaypets.com /directory/breeds/1100277   (683 words)

  
 Wirehaired pointing Griffon dog breed and breeder information profile - Pets.ca
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was bred by a female who was a Griffon of Barbet origins and crossed her with various Small Munsterlanders, Braque Francais and various setters and pointers.
Developed to be a methodical close worker in all types of terrain he filled the need for a versatile hunter that could point and retrieve.
The rough exterior of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon hides a master hunter with formidable ability.
www.pets.ca /breedprofiles/a/griffon-wirehaired/g8.htm   (273 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Health, which includes a natural health care program and advice on feeding, vaccinations, health problems, and choosing the right vet.
Training Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, which includes respect training, housebreaking, and socializing with strangers.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Review will give you a terrific introduction to Wirehaired Pointing Griffon personality and temperament.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /faq/wirehairedpointinggriffons.html   (622 words)

  
 The Westminster Kennel Club | Breed Information: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was developed in Holland as a dog of medium size with a coarsely wirehaired coat and an excellent hunting ability.
They are close-working dogs and good swimmers, and their natural hunting abilities allow them to work on land and in the water.
The Griffon's intelligence and ever-present desire to please has helped him to be successful in the show ring, in obedience, tracking, agility, and, of course, the field.
www.westminsterkennelclub.org /breedinformation/sporting/wirehagr.html   (111 words)

  
 Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
For centuries, a wirehaired dog once used by nobility for hunting lived in Bohemia.
Very popular in Czechoslovakia, the Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon ranks second among today's hunting dogs.
Very tough and hardy, the Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has great endurance and is a multi-purpose dog.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Bohemian_Wirehaired_Pointing_Griffon.htm   (386 words)

  
 American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association: Official AKC National Parent Club for Purebred Wirehaired Pointing ...
American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association: Official AKC National Parent Club for Purebred Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
elcome to the ALL NEW official website of the AWPGA, the only official AKC licensed national parent club for purebred Griffons in the United States.
If you've found this page, it means you can't, read either Frames pages, JAVA, or else your browser settings need adjustment.
awpga.com   (228 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies for sale - PuppyPureBred.com
In Europe he is still known as the Korthals Griffon.
A pleasant companion and a skillful, multipurpose hunting dog.
If you are a wirehaired pointing griffon breeder and would like to advertise with us click here.
www.puppypurebred.com /index.php/cPath/24_307   (106 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon information, photos, and reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was developed in the mid 1800s, and was originally a cross between the Cherville Griffon, setter and pointer.
The breed was later refined by Edward Korthals, a Dutchman who in 1874 crossed 20 dogs from 7 breeds (griffon, spaniel, water spaniel, German and French pointer and setter).
The resulting breed is still known as the Korthals Griffon throughout much of the world.
www.petsmo.com /pets/pet15.html   (247 words)

  
 Quality Dogs - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Information
Following are health screenings often performed on breeding Wirehaired Pointing Griffon adults; choosing a puppy from a breeder who tests parents for health can help avoid future health problems in your puppy:
This is presented solely as a starting point for you to learn and ask questions about the breed.
The above diseases and conditions are found with a higher-than-average frequency in the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
www.qualitydogs.com /Wirehaired_Pointing_Griffon/information.html   (386 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppies for Sale, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Breeders
This dog possess a harsh, rough coat is mainly gray with a hint of light brown.
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a great family pet for those who live in rural areas.
Great nose, stylish point, wire coat for rough cover.
www.pets4you.com /wpoint.html   (235 words)

  
 The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's outgoing personality makes it a fine family pet that is superb with children.
They love to hunt and can point, flush and retrieve with equal skill.
They need a great amount of exercise, physical and mental, and will do better with an active and interested family.
www.pgaa.com /canine/general/wirehairgriffon.html   (213 words)

  
 Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppies Breeders at The Pet Directory.us!
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.
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.
www.thepetdirectory.us /Wirehaired_Pointing_Griffon.htm   (149 words)

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