Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Dog
INTRODUCTION
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a happy and loving dog breed. They make excellent gundogs or family companions. They are purebred and belong to the sporting group. Today they are ranked at 80 in terms of popularity out of all breeds. Hypoallergenic and due to google searches their intelligence level is high.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Loyal, Vigilant, Gentle, Trainable, Proud
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Germany, France, Netherlands
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis Lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They’re very loyal to their people and gentle and loving with kids
2- The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a happy and loving dog breed
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Scientific name: Canis Lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Liver, Grey & Brown, Grey & Tan, White & Chocolate, Orange & White, Chestnut
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Heigth: Male: 55–60 cm
Female: 50–55 cm -
TAIL
The tail is generally docked by a third. It is carried horizontally or with the tip slightly raised, and is furnished with a hard coat, but is without plume
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WEIGHT
Male: 23–27 kg
Female: 23–27 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 to 9 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
German wirehaired pointer
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1851 - 1896
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ORIGIN
Germany, France, Netherlands
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DISTRIBUTION
All over world
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They have a loving and gentle temperament, making them good with children
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
yes
