Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Temperament: Friendly, Devoted, Trainable

Group: Sporting Group

Height: 50.8–61.0 in

Weight: 15.9–31.8 lb

Life Expectancy: 12.0–15.0 yrs

Energy Level: Needs Lots of Activity

Trainability: Agreeable

Shedding: Seasonal

Grooming Frequency: Weekly Brushing

Griffs are medium-sized, all-purpose gundogs standing no higher than 24 inches at the shoulder. They’re known for an extremely harsh and bristly coat that gives them a natural, unkempt appearance. The preferred color is steel gray with brown markings. A lavish mustache and eyebrows frame large, rounded eyes that gleam with a keen intelligence. Griffs are the very picture of an honest, hardworking sporting dog, whose handsome looks are the result of a noble and unaffected ruggedness rather than fussy grooming. The hardworking Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, renowned as the “supreme gundog,” is known for the harsh, low-shedding coat the breed is named for. Outgoing, eager, and quick-witted, Griffs are incomparable in the field and loving at home.