Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
History and origin: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon first appeared in late 19th century Holland and France. He was produced by mixing Otterhound and German Shorthaired Pointer bloodlines, which filled the necessitate for a multitalented hunter that could point and retrieve on land or in the water. The coarse coat served as fortification against wet, cold climate and harsh thickets.
Description: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon stands 20 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 50 and 65 pounds. He has a hard, healthy physique and a wiry, rough, medium-length shedding coat that requires habitual brushing. The color is gray with brown and some white markings. The tail is docked.
About the breed: This is an energetic breed that exhibits a pointer-like actions with a terrier-like manner. He is easily diverted by scent and can be extremely resistant to obedience training. This breed makes a decent watchdog and may be doubtful of strangers. He will accept older kids, but may not tolerate younger kids or any kind of teasing or roughhousing. Early training is required to neutralize this breed’s passive-resistant attitude toward obedience. The “Come” command is hard to master because of the scent-distraction potential. This breed have to be socialized early on to reduce his fear of strangers, and he have to be given a lot of exercise daily to keep him cheerful and fit.
Feeding: Suggested feeding for this breed is 1
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