Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Complete Breed Guide

Overview

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Temperament and Behavior

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are supremely dedicated to their families. They love their owners but can be a little standoffish toward strangers. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are highly intelligent and enjoy learning new things. They have a soft, sensitive personality and respond best to positive reinforcement and encouragement. The happiest Wirehaired Pointing Griffons belong to people who spend a lot of time with them and constantly challenge the dog to learn new and exciting things.

Coat & Grooming

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are pretty easy to groom. Their coat repels water, which helps keep them warm if it’s rainy or if they’ve jumped into cold water. You’ll want to brush their coat weekly to help keep it clean and remove any dead hair. They do shed a little, but the weekly brushing and removal of dead hair will help keep shedding levels low.

Lifestyle & Living Conditions

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are very active and are happiest living in a place where they can get outside and play very easily. However, at the end of the day, they need to be able to live inside with their human friends. If raised around cats, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons can get used to them, but they may always see them as something that’s fun to chase. They usually get along well with other dogs and get along well with older, more respectful children.

Exercise & Activity

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are natural hunters. They’ll chase and retrieve anything that’s small and furry or feathered. Aside from hunting, the possibilities for this breed are nearly endless. They’ve proven to be serious contenders in nearly every dog sport and can learn to be therapy and search and rescue dogs. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons love to learn new activities and will require an hour or two of exercise every day, depending on their age and personality.