Wirehaired Pointing Griffon — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A medium-sized, noble-headed, strong-limbed versatile hunting dog bred to work all terrain on foot; it points in the field and retrieves from water and is nicknamed the "supreme gundog".
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height is 22–24 inches for males and 20–22 inches for females; the build is slightly longer than tall (about 10:9) and oversize is severely penalised.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a double coat with a hard, wiry, never curly or woolly outer layer and a thick fine undercoat, giving an unkempt look; the head carries a marked moustache and eyebrows.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Preferred colour is steel grey with brown markings, also chestnut, roan, white-and-brown or white-and-orange; an all-brown, all-white or white-and-orange coat is less wanted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is quick, intelligent and easily trained, outgoing, eager to please and trustworthy, making both a fine family dog and a careful hunting partner.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: a nose of any colour other than brown, and a black coat.