The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon It is a breed of dog of French origin. Their ancestors are Dutch, but shown as a French race, It was in France where he developed.

This breed is still relatively rare today in the Americas as well as in the UK., Although it is recognized by their respective Kennel Clubs, as well as by the International Cynological Federation (CRF not. 107).

The culprit of the existence of Korthals Griffon was a man named Eduard Karel Korthals, born the 16 in November of 1851 in Amsterdam that, he was the son of a wealthy shipbuilder who had a keen interest in breeding hunting dogs, to the extent that his son inherited that passion and as a result and the ability for business, the beautiful was born Griffon, protagonist of this post.

His dream was to create the ideal hunting dog, versatile, with extreme resistance, force and devotion to his master. The dog, as well, he would have to know how to work close to his master, be docile and very capable of learning. In 1873 to the 22 years of age and with the financial support of his father, He settled near some friends in Hesse (Germany) a region known for its great fondness for hunting with dogs and was dedicated to the breeding of purebred dogs Griffon.

four years later, one of his friends, the prince of Solms-Braunfels, I entrust him with the management of his kennel “Bibesheim” (was then, the most famous of Germany) which was dedicated especially to the breeding of purebred dogs English Pointer, that change in his life did not prevent him at all, continue with the development of their race Griffon.

Soon Eduard Korthals became one of the largest breeders nationwide, very proud and sure of his work of selection, breeding began with seven specimens of Griffon of different kinds, hard hair, woolly hair, barbets, a mestizo German short hair, etc. He called them "The Seven Patriarchs" and their names were: Bank, Hector, Janus, Satan, Donna, Junon and Mouche. Thus begins the story that after twenty years, resulted in the birth of a specific breed of Griffon with wire hair, leonado, with «Pointer» blood (Although not pure, then we have) and beautiful dog, it must be said...

We must also tell which, Eduard Korthals carried out ruthless work in its breeding program, with very close consanguinity coupling and many deaths on the road, you are right…, the history has beautiful parts and others less so. Y, here comes the bomb! Out of a total of 600 dogs, only kept alive to 62 and he made them work in the Woods, in swamps, in Plains, in different seasons, to see how they worked in different situations and hunting tasks.

In creating your Wirehaired Pointing, Korthals did not use all the blood purity of the English Pointer, because after having tried, realized that the mixture led to his Griffon lose some of its most important features.

With his method of consanguinity, exhaustive selection and unit, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon It was of such quality that many specialists in the canine world in Germany, in Belgium, in the Netherlands, in France and several parts of Europe, they were stunned, Given the Korthals he had created a dog like no other, a dog with an essential width, great search speed, a well-developed sense of smell and, In short, its versatility.

The 15 in November of 1887, supported by the contributions of a Commission formed by 16 renowned breeders and presided over by the Prince of Solm-Braunfels (who had entrusted Eduar Korthals -years before- the management of its hatchery “Bibesheim”), Eduar Korthals wrote the standard of Korthals Griffon, that curiously never amended since then. The following year, He created a Club specialized in his breed whose objective was to bring together all the lovers of his Griffon fawn with wire hair from various countries and until his death in 1896, He devoted himself to the improvement and dissemination of their race. He died of laryngeal cancer 4 in July of 1896 in the hatchery Bibeishem.

But despite his death, his ideas continued living, then many followers and friends as Baron Gingins (Switzerland), Charles Prudommeaux (France) and the Sr. Leliman (Netherlands) they continued their valuable work, turning to improving your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and the diffusion of the breed throughout Europe and even in United States and Canada. It was the 8 in June of 1951, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Eduar Korthals What, The "French Wirehaired Griffon Club" decided to associate the name of Korthals the race, to perpetuate the memory of its creator, and in honor of all his achievements and life dedicated to the task of breeding. Hence the name "Korthals Griffon”.

The first specimen registered in the Book of Origins of the American Kennel Club was a Korthals Griffon called "Zolette", in the year 1887. But, the Griffon was still relatively- unknown, was registered as “Russian Setter (Griffon)”, by its supposed Russian heritage. It was not until 1916, Twenty-nine years later, the breed was officially recognized in United States.

In the same year, sixteen copies of Korthals Griffon participated in the "Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show”, one of United States most prestigious dog shows. Since then, the race was growing in popularity, not only as a show and companion dog, but also a versatile hunting dog (that was the original intention of Korthals when he created the breed). for the most part, the breed continues to maintain its original characteristics: medium-sized, layer hard, good degree of training capacity and resistant in the field and in the ring.

The Korthals Griffon is a medium-sized dog with a hard and rough coat. The males measure of 55 to 60 cm de altura a la cruz y las hembras de 53 a 66 cm.. The weight should be proportional to the size and bone structure. In general, the weight varies from 20,5 a 31,75 kg. Males are usually larger and heavier than females bones. 50 to 55 cm.. Regarding weight, the males are located in 25-30 kg and females in 20-25 kg. According to the AKC standard, the hair must be color steel (grey) with brown spots. Other acceptable colors are chestnut, White and Brown, Ruano and, Orange and white. It has ears falls and well attached to the head, his eyes are yellow or Brown and the nose should always be Brown. Contrary to some publications that say that the Griffon does not lose or shed its hair, it should be clarified that yes it does, but to a lesser extent than other breeds.

There are dogs very similar to the Griffon Korthal in other countries, both in appearance and temperament:

• The German wire-haired Braco, Germany equivalent.
• The Cesky Fousek, equivalent in the State of Bohemia.
• The Slovak Rough-haired Pointer, Slovakia equivalent.

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is defined as an intelligent dog, extremely friendly and eager to please its owner. They tend to maintain their typical playful puppy character well into adulthood.. They are also known for their Adaptive temperament.

The Korthals Griffon it is above all a hunting dog, resistant, powerful and brave. He's an outdoor dog who needs a garden to keep his instincts sharp.. Not a suitable breed of dog for apartment living, since it is very likely that confinement will cause anxiety attacks or greater nervousness that leads you to destroy everything. They need a lot of exercise to thrive, and they are tireless sporting dogs and very good swimmers. So, their owners must be able to offer them long walks and games, beyond simple daily outings for your needs: this is necessary to keep you in good physical and psychological health. In fact, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an ideal candidate for canicross, el cani-VTT, the oberta or even the treasure hunt, that will fully satisfy your hunter instinct.

most of Korthals Griffon usually live long and healthy lives, and that is due to the seriousness of all the organizations and breeders dedicated to this breed that have a strong commitment to the health of the breed and carry out breeding programs that are mostly very selective, As a result, if we look at the OFA statistics, the cases of congenital diseases are –relatively- low.

The Korthals Griffon he is an intelligent and cunning dog. These qualities make hunters happy… but the misfortune of inexperienced teachers, whose defects he takes advantage of. This dog can be undocile if it does not benefit from a firm education, consistent and not brutal. As much as saying that it is not an adapted breed as a first dog.

It also, it is important to socialize the puppies as soon as possible so that they get used to the presence of different people and other animals. In effect, although they are not fearful in nature, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Too isolated or too "protected" from the outside world can be particularly nervous and difficult to adapt to everyday life.

Robustness is a fundamental characteristic of the Grifón Korthal: It is a breed of dog that does not fear cold or bad weather.

But, like all medium-sized dogs and large dogs, have a risk of hip dysplasia. Prostate disorders may also occur in some individuals.

Last, it is recommended to monitor the coat and skin of individuals who do not live outdoors, to prevent the development of skin diseases in dogs due to allergies to industrial product residues present in the home (solvents, Cleaning products…).

Life expectancy

13 years

Although it is considered a "hypoallergenic" dog due to its low hair loss., the Grifón Korthal requires weekly brushing to keep its coat shiny. During the molting period (twice a year), more frequent brushing may be necessary.

It is also advised to clean the dog's ears regularly., especially after walks or bathing, to prevent the development of infections due to excess water inside the ear canal, or to the presence of residues or dirt. In case of redness or suspicious odors, consulting a vet is recommended.

Adopt a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon costs between 600 and 1000 EUR.

The price of a puppy Khortals varies according to your lineage, but also according to their gender: females tend to be more expensive than males.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Wirehaired Pointing Griffon" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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Photos:

1 – the first genuine Korthals Griffon in the USA to earn both a Grand Championship and the Advanced Master Hunter title by CarolPtak, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – Adult Griffon dog standing by Liv klesta, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – Griffon d’arrêt à poil dur Korthals by Pierre André, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
4 – running Korthals Griffon by CarolPtak, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5 – Wirehaired Pointing Griffon by Pets Adviser from Brooklyn, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
6 – Wirehaired Pointing Griffon by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Pancho de Almayate hunting quail GRIFFON KORTHALS DE ALMAYATE

One day hunting torcal pigeon with my Griffon Korthals de Almayate in Almuñecar.

The griffon korthals.JARA AND SEDAL.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons | Breed Judging 2020

• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
• Group :
• Section : . .

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.3: Griffon type ⓘ
• – AKC – Sporting group ⓘ
• – ANKC – Sporting Group, Gundog ⓘ
• – CKC – Sporting Group, Gundog ⓘ
• – ​KC – Sporting Group, Gundog ⓘ
• – NZKC – Sporting Group, Gundog ⓘ
• – UKC – Gun Dog ⓘ

Use:

This is essentially a versatile pointing dog. It is also used to look for the trace of wounded big game.

General appearance:

It is a vigorous dog, rustic, medium-sized. It is longer than high. The skull is not very wide, the muzzle is long and square. Dark yellow or brown eyes, there are tangled eyebrows that do not cover them completely. The whiskers and beard are well developed and give the animal a characteristic expression that denotes firmness and security..

Manso, haughty, excellent Hunter. He is very attached to his master and his territory, who cares diligently. He is very friendly with children.

Head:

• Skull: Not very wide. The lines of the skull and the nasal cannula are parallel.
• Depression links (Stop): Not very pronounced.

facial region:

• Truffle: It is always brown.
• Snout: Long and square. The muzzle is slightly arched and is the same length as the skull.
• Eyes: Dark yellow or brown in color. They are big and round, the eyebrows are abundant, but they don't cover them. His expression is smart.
• Ears: Medium-sized, they are not bent. They are flat and contiguous to the face; Its insertion is at the level of the eye line; the short hair that covers them is mixed with longer hairs.

Neck:

Body:

Its length is visibly greater than that of the height of the withers.

• Back: Strong.
• Pork loin: Well development.
• Breast : Large, not very wide. The ribs are slightly arched.

Tail:

Tips

• Shoulder: Well applied to the body. They are rather long and very oblique.

• Thighs: Long and well muscled.
• Hocks: Well bent.

Movement:

Mantle

HAIR: It's tough and rough. To the touch, looks like boar hair. Never curly, ni lanudo. Fine and tight hair is observed under the tough hair of the outer layer.

COLOR: Preferably steel gray with brown spots or uniform brown color. It is often rubican or roan brown. White and brown and white and orange coats are also accepted.

Size and weight:

• In males: 55 to 60 cm.;
• In females: 50 to 55 cm..

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.

• Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

1. Korthals Griffon (English).
2. Korthals, Griffon Korthals (French).
3. Griffon à Poil Dur, Griffon Korthals (German).
4. Korthals (Portuguese).
5. Grifón Korthals, Korthals (español).