The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a breed of dog used in hunting as a gundog. It is sometimes considered to be Dutch in ancestry, due to the nationality of the breed founder, Eduard Karel Korthals. History records the progression of the development of the breed through Biebesheim am Rhein, Germany where the founder established the Ipenwoud kennel and the breed type was established and then into France where it is now recognized. Others consider the Griffon to be a German breed because Korthals' kennel, Ipenwoud, was located in Biebesheim am Rhein, Germany. It was there for over twenty years that Korthals dedicated his life to the development and perfection of the Korthals Griffon.
The breed was developed for hunting in diverse terrains and climates, originating in Europe, particularly associated with Germany, the Netherlands, and France.
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is known for its versatility as a hunting companion, excelling in pointing and retrieving. It is characterized by its distinctive rough coat, which provides protection in various terrains and climates. This breed is highly trainable and forms strong bonds with its human family. While the breed has a mixed heritage involving the Netherlands, Germany, and France, it is recognized for its unique qualities as a gundog.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon on an 1890 illustration
Trainability
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