2. History
E.K. Korthals of Holland developed the first breeding stock of the
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
Korthals experimented with dog breeds to create a new, more
versatile/adaptable sporting breed.
Used for hunting and retrieving upland birds, waterfowl, and
fury animals
The ancestry of the true Griffons was traced to an ancient breed
called the “Griffon Hound,” and referred to at least one cross
with a pointer.
1887, the first Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was registered in the
United States
In 1951, a new club named Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Club of
America was formed by 10 GI’s returning from WWII, who
had seen the dog’s work in Europe.
3. Temperament and
Training
Excellent retriever and swimmer
Harsh, water repellent coat provides
protection
Known for being extremely sensitive
Friendly towards friends, family,
strangers, and other pets
“Devoted, Friendly, Trainable” -AKC
Ears get extremely hairy, have to clean
them out!
4. Men and Women’s Apparel
Dog Collars and Vests
Dog Training and Grooming
Supplies
Gun Cases and Gear
The website is based off of
the Griffon breed, the
owner of the company has
3.
5. “The chief characteristics in which
the griffon excels, and is superior
over setters and pointers, are his
ready adaptability to all species of
game, all climates, and all varieties
of terrain, his exquisite nose,
wonderful vitality and endurance,
and the pronounced instinct which
makes him the easiest of all dogs to
train on game. As a retriever he has,
in my opinion, no superior, and
being very intelligent and
affectionate, he makes an ideal
man’s companion.”
-AWPGA
6. About GG
GG is an 8 month old Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
She was born in Live Oak, Florida.
GG’s favorite activities are tug-of-war and chewing ice.
GG enjoys to play hide and seek under furniture and
she loves to sleep with me in my bed even though mom
and dad do not allow it. (We do it anyway) Her best
friend is her stuffed mallard, Ducky.
GG definitely needs room to stretch her legs and run
around. We have a fenced in backyard with plenty of
space where she likes to play.
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8. Works Cited
Club, A. K. (n.d.). AKC National Owner-Handled Series. Retrieved October 17, 2016, from http://www.akc.org/
http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/wirehaired-pointing-griffon/detail/#history
Welcome to Ugly Dog Hunting - The Outfitter for You and Your Dog. Retrieved October 18, 2016, from
http://www.uglydoghunting.com/
http://www.uglydoghunting.com/
Clark, B. M., Clancy, B. M., Dogtime, B., Higgins, B. J., Brae, B. B., Parker, B. P., & Clinebell, B. V. (n.d.). Dogtime -
The place for dog breeds, pet adoption, pet insurance and expert pet advice. Retrieved October 18, 2016, from
http://dogtime.com/
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/wirehaired-pointing-griffon#/slide/1
Subscription Plans. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2016, from https://www.awpga.com/membership?layout=columns
https://awpga.com/the-griff/general-info/history
