The Wire-Haired Pointer Griffin is native to France and originated in the 19th century. It is a medium-sized single hound. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dog originates from the Netherlands and is generally considered to be a French dog breed because the breeding of its breed was introduced from France. This kind of dog has many skills, has an excellent sense of smell, and is an expert in hunting. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can point and track prey and is used in complex terrain to hunt foxes, hares, quail, etc.

1. Characteristics of Wire-Haired Pointing Griffon Dog

(1)Appearance characteristics

Size - Wirehaired Pointer Griffon adult male dogs are 22 inches to 24 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh 25kg to 27kg; Wirehaired Pointer Griffin female dogs are 20 inches to 22 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh 23kg to 26kg. Regarding body size, there is also a body proportion, the length from the front of the shoulder blade to the rear end of the hip and the vertical length from the highest point of the shoulder blade to the ground, that is, the ratio of body length to shoulder height is 10:9. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon cannot have a square body shape. It has a very suitable body shape and can be competent in any environment and underground work.

Appearance—The head is well proportioned to the body, of medium width, with the length between the tip of the nose and the stop equal to the length from the stop to the occipital bone, and the top of the head is slightly arched. The head and muzzle are both square in profile. There are two layers of back hair on the Wirehaired Instruction Griffon. The outer layer is medium-length coat, straight or wavy. There must be no curling, and woolly hair is not allowed. Coarse hair can camouflage it in bushes. The undercoat is very smooth, very rich, and also has strong waterproof properties. The dog's back hair cannot be trimmed, only the hair on the ears, top of the head, cheeks and paws can be trimmed. The ideal back coat color is blue-gray with brown markings, which is very standard. Bad colors are brown, pure white, white with orange.

(2)Characteristics

The Wire-Haired Pointing Griffon is very active, has a very smart appearance, and is also very intelligent. This kind of dog can show more satisfactory performance in hunting. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are very loyal puppies and make great family pets. Very friendly to family members and able to get along very harmoniously.

2. Price of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Dog

The price of Wirehaired Pointer Griffon puppies is between 1,000 yuan and 2,000 yuan. The puppies should be vaccinated well. The price of an adult dog ranges from 3,000 yuan to more than 3,000 yuan, and the price of a competition-grade wirehaired pointing griffon dog can reach the 10,000 yuan mark. When buying a pet, it is recommended to go to a regular pet market and have your dog’s health checked.

3. How to raise a Wirehaired Pointer Griffin

(1) Feeding

Feeding the Wirehaired Pointer Griffin is simple, add some meat food and a little dog food, and prepare some clean drinking water for each meal. Puppies can take a longer time to eat. At this time, the dog's intestines and stomach are relatively weak and cannot digest food as quickly as adult dogs. Puppies should be fed about 4 times a day, and the amount of food should be adjusted according to the growth rate of the dog. Adult wire-haired Pointing Griffon dogs can eat a little more at each meal to avoid overeating, which is not conducive to outdoor sports. Pay attention to the amount of fat intake, obesity is absolutely prohibited.

(2)Nursing

The long hair of the Wirehaired Instruction Griffon should be combed every day to avoid tangles. Take a shower frequently and keep your hidden parts clean. Bathing is required every day in summer. Wire-haired Pointer Griffons have a lot of daily activities. Bathing and cleaning can also help the dog dissipate heat. The dog's back hair cannot be trimmed, only the hair on the ears, top of the head, cheeks and paws can be trimmed. You can use a little pet-specific hair conditioner when bathing long-haired dogs to maintain a healthy and hygienic lifestyle for your dog.

4. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon IQ

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon ranks 46th in IQ (the IQ ranking is for reference only). The IQ is above average, which is the high IQ that a hunting dog should have. Its performance in hunting activities can perfectly explain its IQ, it has a very good sense of smell and is very good at tracking prey. Dog training is not easy because dogs are very active and often easily distracted during training. You can get a little response after about 20 repetitions of an action command. To reach a relatively good height, it will take a long time of continuous training.

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