COUNTRY: France
WEIGHT: 50-60 pounds
HEIGHT: 22-24 inches
COAT: Hard and coarse
COLOR: Solid chestnut
OTHER NAMES: Korthals Griffon, Griffon d'Arret a Foil Dur
GROUP: Gun Dog
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (FCI No. 107) (an English translation of the original name, Griffon d'arrêt a poil dur Korthals, Korthals Griffon also called on the United Kingdom) is a breed of dogs used in hunting as a Gundogan. It is of Dutch descent, but is considered a French breed because the development of the race took place in France. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is particularly adapted to swampy country, where its harsh coat is excellent protection.
This breed has also been listed by dog information sites as non-shedding or low shedding, and therefore good for people with allergies, but this has never been proven. All dogs shed, and dog dander and saliva that cause most allergic reactions. Allergists recognize that sometimes a patient's allergies will be able to tolerate a dog, but they agree that "the fate of the few with their pets can not be stretched to fit all allergic people and all breeds of dogs. " Allergists "I really think that the differences in protein production between dogs that may help a patient and not another," which means that some people have allergic reactions can not be allergic to a dog.