Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Large · Gundog · Not KC Recognised
Size
- Height
- 55.9–61 cm
- Weight
- 15.9–22.7 kg
Energy
Needs roughly 90 min a day. Rough estimate.
Family fit
Kids
Dogs
People
Lifespan
12.0–15.0 years
Running cost varies — see methodology.
Trait map
Eight axes that describe how this breed actually lives.
Energy
5/5
Trainability
5/5
Playfulness
4/5
Protectiveness
3/5
Barking
3/5
Good with children
5/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Good with strangers
5/5
Compared against Portuguese Pointer
Care needs
Shedding
3/5
Grooming
2/5
Drooling
3/5
Coat length
1/5
About the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Editorial copy coming soon. In the meantime, the radar above summarises the trait data we have on file.
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Frequently asked
How big does a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon get?
Adult Wirehaired Pointing Griffons typically stand 55.9–61 cm at the shoulder and weigh 22.7–31.8 kg.
What's the life expectancy of a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons usually live 12.0–15.0 years.
Is the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon good with children?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to do well with children when well-socialised (5/5 on our scale). As always, supervise interactions with young kids.
How much exercise does a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon need?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are roughly a 5/5 on our energy scale — figure on around 90 minutes a day of structured exercise as a starting point.
Is the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon KC recognised?
No — the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not currently recognised by The Kennel Club.
Ready to look?
No active Wirehaired Pointing Griffon litters today. The page will show new ones as breeders post them.
See Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies →