Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Pros and Cons, Price, How to choose, Facts, Care, History

--►The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (also called the Korthals Griffon and the Griffon d'arrêt à poil dur Korthals in France and Quebec) is a breed of dog used in hunting as a gundog. It is sometimes considered to be Dutch in ancestry, due to the nationality of the breed founder, Eduard Karel Korthals. History records the progression of the development of the breed through Biebesheim am Rhein, Germany where the founder established the Ipenwoud kennel and the breed type was established and then into France where it is now recognized. Others consider the Griffon to be a German breed because Korthals' kennel, Ipenwoud, was located in Biebesheim am Rhein, Germany. It was there for over twenty years that Korthals dedicated his life to the development and perfection of the Korthals Griffon.
The breed is still relatively rare in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom despite long recognition by their respective national kennel clubs, as well as the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale). The Korthals Griffon is particularly adapted for hunting in thick undergrowth and around water, where its harsh coat is excellent protection. The griffon is used primarily as a hunting dog for upland game birds as well as waterfowl.
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[@phild8095]

I retired when our Griff was about two. In the past 45 months we have walked almost 3,500 miles around town. He's well known and well loved all over town. His best friend is probably a rottweiler, we stopped to see him yesterday. They looked at each other and each made little cry noises, let me play with my buddy.
In the summer I pack extra water to wet down his fur to cool him off. In the winter I have to put on multiple layers so I stay warm, but he loves the -40 wind chill. Our longest walk was 6 1/4 miles on a shady bike trail. At one point we had walked 1,128 miles in the previous year. I don't know where I would be without him insisting we get our exercise.
I don't hunt him, but in town he points birds, squirrels and rabbits all the time. He patrols the yard to keep rabbits out of the garden. As a pup he had a natural zig-zag search pattern.
Some of his lineage is large and he was a first litter of only four. So he's exceptionally large for the breed, topping off at 85 pounds. He's gentle with kids and other dogs. Quiet around the house. Takes a nap with my wife.
Goofiest thing he does is find worms on the ground after a rain, pick them up in his mouth, carry them to a place where he drops them then he rolls his head and shoulders on them.

[@kirkschappaugh3761]

Nice to see a video of the Wirehair Pointing Griffon mine costed 1800.00 sire is a grand champion dam has points

[@FunkyDebob]

The breed was completely developed by Korthals in Germany and is regarded by a kennel club as a German breed. However, the FCI consider this as a French breed which has something to do with the Great War, the time and circumstances and the history of the pedigree of Korthals in Germany. Others regarding the breed as Dutch, German and French. Anyway it really doesn't matter. It is a perfect gun dog beautiful and hard working stunning dog.

[@garander1954]

Chesky faucek, dates much earlier .

[@SnowWhite-hr4ho]

I wish I could find puppies in Canada

[@Adam-bv5kt]

We got ours in Quebec

[@davidcudlip6587]

@@Adam-bv5kt Yes, Quebec has a few breeders. I bought mine from a breeder here in Illinois that was involved with the breed since the 1960's and am getting my second one from a breeder in Wisconsin. I hunted my 1st one for nearly 13 years. He was super in the field and a real lovable clown at home.