Wire haired Pointer Griffon

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Can anyone suggest a breeder? Will be used for some upland bird hunts and blood tracking for deer. Won't be my first dog, have owned rotts, pit, and a German shepherd. The Rottweiler I had trained for search and rescue and obedience, pit was catch dog for hogs and the shepherd I was just getting trained up before we parted ways. Thanks for the help.
 
i have heard nothing but good out of most wirehairs. the only thing about being a "clubby" they will determine which dog gets bred to which dog... the jagd terriers same way... dont need none of that.
 
I have also looked in to the Drahthaar but am worried about it tearing the wifes cat apart. Not that I'd complain but it would leave a helluva mess in the house. The griffons seem to be a little more tolerant of cats from the couple people I have spoke with.
 
It mite make a mess in the house, but that would be a mess worth cleaning up.....I know I wouldn't mind. I hate cats. Both my son and I are allergic to them.

Good luck with your decision, there was a lady that I knew that had one and that lil dog was a really good dog.
 
Originally Posted By: emeraldterriers1i have heard nothing but good out of most wirehairs. the only thing about being a "clubby" they will determine which dog gets bred to which dog... the jagd terriers same way... dont need none of that.

UnAmerican, I agree. But what a terrific way to set a specific set of "desirable" traits in a line.
 
Originally Posted By: DoubleCKOriginally Posted By: emeraldterriers1i have heard nothing but good out of most wirehairs. the only thing about being a "clubby" they will determine which dog gets bred to which dog... the jagd terriers same way... dont need none of that.

UnAmerican, I agree. But what a terrific way to set a specific set of "desirable" traits in a line.

i understand but if you have a "world beater" does it all but has a overbite your screwed,or a bad coat
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thats pretty petty if you have something to pass on.
 
I hear you. But, I believe what they are after is World Beaters with good coats and bites. The Griffon folks have some very qualified geneticists and behaviorists involved.

Some say.....Science Rules. Or at least tips the odds. (-:
 
I have 2 DD's and I will say they are anything but tolerant of cats. You probably could break them of cats but I've never bothered and it might take a few cats.

I've also heard the WPG were somewhat less "sharp" on fur and more bird oriented.

Good luck.
 
I have heard it said that the the Griffs are less sharp with cats, dogs, kids and neighbors.

I believe someone here has a pal with a Griff that he uses on coons with some success. RePete, was that you?
 
Well I found a litter that was whelped 3 days ago. So delivery is to be set for the middle of January. Coming from some great lines and I have first pick of the 3 males available. May fly out to Medina, MN after Christmas to check them out.
 
I have a GWP and he lives with cats and doesn't bother them he just wants to play with them and point them. The one cat clawed him in the nose that set him off but dad grabbed him by the collar. But he seems good around other animals.
 
Honestly I'd quite bird hunting if my only choice was to use a Griffon. I've participated in NAVHDA and AKC field trials and hunting tests for over 25 years and have NEVER seen a Griffon that had any drive or style.

A DD is a much better all around dog.
 
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While I'm probably not going to be the diehard bird hunter as you Ghostman, in talking with breeders and owners the Griffon was the best choice for my family. Hopefully he will prove to be a good hunter for my application and thats all I can ask. I'm not looking to have a champion dog that hunts 60 days a year. Just one that will be a great companion with the family, a reliable dog on birds and one that can track a deer while having fun. As mentioned in my above post the DD has been known to tear into more than one cat while WPG shouldn't have that issue. And while I can keep a happy wife I will have a happy life which will result in more days I can make it out with my step son and friends.
 
If your looking for a Field Trial Prospect that will set a race pace the Griff is definitely not for you.

If you want a connected, loyal, close working, steady, pointing, retrieving hunting pard....well, there you go.

Different strokes for different folks.
 


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