How to Identify a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

By Cheryl Bowman

Instructions

Step 1:
Look at the general appearance of the wirehaired pointing griffon. It is a medium size breed. Males are 22 to 24 inches and females are 20 to 22 inches. Males weigh 50 to 60 pounds and females weigh 45 to 55 pounds. It is a rectangular-shaped dog, with the shoulder to rump measurement slightly longer than the height measurement.
Step 2:
Make sure the head is proportionate to the rest of the dog. It should have a mustache and eyebrows. The large eyes are rounded and have an intelligent and friendly expression. The eyes may range in color from yellow to brown. The medium size ears lay flat on the head, but are set high on the skull. The fully pigmented nose is always brown.
Step 3:
Check that the neck is long and arches into the well angulated shoulders. The chest is deep, reaching to the elbows. The front feet are round and sport webbed toes protected by thick pads. The rear is equipped with long, well-muscled thighs. The rear is angulated to match the front, giving the wirehaired pointing griffon balance. The rear feet are also round and sport webbed toes protected by thick pads. The tail is docked by one-third to one-half and is carried straight out or just slightly raised.
Step 4:
Pet the rough coat. It is a double coat, with the outer coat being medium length. It is straight and very wiry, providing the wirehaired pointing griffon protection in rough weather and cover. It is also water-resistant. The thick undercoat also provides insulation and water resistance. It usually thins out during warmer weather. The coat is most commonly steel gray with brown markings, but may also be chestnut brown, white and brown, roan, or white and orange.

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