Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Medium sized and bred to cover all terrain encountered by the walking hunter, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has been called the "4-wheel drive of hunting dogs" as he will enter briars or underbrush without hesitation. Griffs excel equally as pointers in the field and as retrievers in the water. Their coarse double coat protects them in rough cover and gives them an unkempt appearance.

Source: AKC

The German Kennel Club (VDH) (Hint: your browser should be able to Translate to English, at least for text (e.g., right click in Google Chrome or Internet Explorer).)

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• Korthals Griffon
• Griffon d'arrêt à poil dur Korthals
• Korthasingriffoni

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. The American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association (AWPGA) Health and Pedigree Database

2. Finland: Koiranet: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=107

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland:  https://www.saksanseisojakerho.fi/rodut/korthalsingriffoni

Breeding Strategies:

1. American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association: Breeder's Standard Practices

Korthals Griffon UK

Korthals Griffon Health/Genetics

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

Belgium: Royal Griffon - Club Belge Korthals
Canada: Griffon Korthals Field Club of Canada
France: Griffons Korthals Authentiques
Germany: Griffon-Club e.V. von 1888
The Netherlands: De Nederlandse Korthals Griffonclub
Italy: Club Italiano Griffone Korthals (C.I.G.K.)
USA: Korthals Griffon Club of America
USA: American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association

Finland: Saksanseisojakerho ry: https://www.saksanseisojakerho.fi/rodut/korthalsingriffoni