If you are after a medium-sized sporting and working dog that loves to be part of the family, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon might be just right for you. These dogs want to please and can learn lots of commands. They are so smart that sometimes it seems they learn just through observing and listening to you.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons need lots of opportunities to be active, day in and day out. If you can commit to bush walks, off-lead playtime, jogging, walks in the park… preferably all in one day, they will be happy! They simply need to exercise to let off some steam.
They are devoted to their owners and enjoy working for and with them. They aren’t perfectly suitable purely as family dogs as they require lots of exercise and if you are not going to sign up to agility, flyball or another dog sport, their restlessness will drive you crazy.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons love to be part of the action, and keeping them as outside working or hunting dogs would break their hearts. They can at times be a bit aloof, especially towards strangers.
Like their breed name suggests, their coats are wiry and quite thick and they look best groomed and left with a beard, which is their trademark style.
Weight: | 23-27 kg |
Health risk: | Medium |
Life expectancy: | 10-12 years |
Coat: | Medium |
Grooming intensity: | Medium |
Monthly cost (food): | average |
Trainability: | High |
Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon to adopt:
To help your rescued Wirehaired Pointing Griffon to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.