All Dog Breeds >>Appearance of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium-sized dog with a harsh, wiry coat. According to its AKC standard, the coat is preferably steel gray with brown markings. Other acceptable colors: chestnut brown, white and brown, roan, and white and orange. All brown, all white or white and orange are less desirable. A black coat disqualifies. Tan point coloration is substandard and indicates existence of the tan gene. The Griffon should have flat ears that lie close to the head, and eyes that are either yellow or brown. Its nose must be brown.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Training
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is moderately easy to train. He learns new commands at the average rate. He is neither difficult nor easy to train.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Shedding
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon sheds a fair amount of hair. You'll find hair stuck to your couch, carpets, clothes and everything else in your home.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Grooming
The medium-length coat of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds you may find yourself brushing him once or twice a week to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)