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1. General Description of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

   Bred to cover a wide variety of terrain, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a dog of medium size, slightly longer than it is tall. The head and muzzle are square, with the top of the head rounded; occiput and stop are faint. Eyes can be of any shade of brown or yellow, and along with the dog’s characteristic eyebrows and mustache, contribute to an overall friendly expression. The dog has an athletic and muscular build, with the topline sloping a bit toward the rear. The tail is docked between one third and half its original length, and is carried level or slightly raised. Feet are round and webbed. The dog’s outer coat is harsh, wiry and straight, and of medium length; the undercoat is akin to goose down, and is very thick and fine. Coloring is steel gray with chestnut brown markings, or roan, brown and white; solid white, solid brown, and white and orange are also seen.

2. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Temperament

   The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a hunting dog by nature, but it is equally suited to the role of family pet. This dog is tremendously devoted to his master and family, and demonstrates a keen eagerness to please. As such, training is pretty straightforward. Though not quite as outgoing as say, a Labrador Retriever, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is nevertheless friendly toward children, strangers, pets and other dogs. Often considered by its owners to be rather clownish, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an amiable and fun companion.

3. Caring for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

   Like all sporting dogs, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon needs plenty of exercise. The quickest and most efficient way to meet the Griffon’s daily quota of physical activity is to let it run free in a field with other dogs. Otherwise, long walks, jogging and games of fetch will do. The Griffon is able to live outside in temperate climates, but being that it is a rather social dog, sleeping indoors with its family is preferable. Grooming entails biweekly brushing sessions as well as hand stripping every six months; also, take care that the ears are kept clean. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not known to carry any major hereditary conditions, but occasionally dogs of this breed will develop ectropion, entropion, otitis externa and canine hip dysplasia.

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