Wirehaired Pointing Griffon — breed guide
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon — temperament, grooming, exercise, heat tolerance and care, from the Leash Life breed guide.
At a glance
- Group
- sporting
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 23–32 kg (51–71 lb)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Harsh, wiry, with a beard
Living with a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Light shedding.
- Exceptionally trainable — among the easiest to teach.
- Quiet.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Devoted · Willing · Gentle · Methodical
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Ear infections
- Entropion
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon good with kids?
Generally yes. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.