Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (Detailed Introduction)

　　The ideal shoulder height of the male Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should be 22-24 inches, and the ideal shoulder height for females should be 20-22 inches. Very standard dimensions are crucial for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
　　Morphological Characteristics
　　Head
　　Head: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a head that harmonizes very well with the whole body’s proportions. The width of the head is moderate, and the length from the nose tip to the stop equals the length from the stop to the occiput. It has an appropriately rounded skull top. The muzzle side and the head side shapes are square. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a slightly raised stop and occiput. Its eyebrows and whiskers must be very abundant to create a very kind expression. It has very large eyes that are open and slightly round; oval eyes are not allowed. It has a very alert gaze and is very kind, showing intelligence and sharpness. Eye color ranges from light to dark yellow and brown. The nictitating membrane must not be visible, and the eyes must not protrude outward. It has medium-sized ears that hang very flat downward and are close to the head. The ears are positioned slightly high, at the same horizontal level as the eyes. Nose leather: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has very wide nostrils. The nose leather color is consistently brown. Disqualification: any color other than brown. Bite: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a scissors bite. Serious faults: occurrence of overbite or underbite.
　　Neck
　　The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a slightly long neck, slightly arched, with no loose skin.
　　Backline
　　It has a very solid back, sturdy and firm, sloping slightly downward from the withers to the base of the tail. Body to chest: The chest must extend to the elbows with well-supported ribs. The chest must not be too wide or too narrow, having a very good suitable width, allowing very free movement of the forelimbs. Waist: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a very strong, robust, and firm waist of moderate length. Its croup is very strong, sufficiently long to provide the desired standard speed. Tail: The natural extension of the topline is the tail, which is very straight or slightly raised outward. The tail is docked, about one-third to one-half of its full length.
　　Forequarters
　　Shoulder blades: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has very long shoulder blades forming a sufficiently generous angle and are inclined backward. It has very straight forelegs, which from the front view are vertical to the ground, positioned below the shoulder blade and in a very standard position. Its pasterns are slightly slanted. Any dewclaws present must be removed. Feet: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has very round feet that are stable and strong, with tightly packed toes and webbing between the toes. It has very thick and strong pads.
　　Hindquarters
　　The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has very muscular and long thighs. The angulation perfectly matches the forequarters. Its hind legs stand vertical to the ground; it will not show any inwardly curved or outwardly turned hocks. The stifle and hock joints are very strong and firm, forming very appropriate angles. The characteristics of the feet are as described for the forelegs.
　　Coat
　　The coat is one of the hallmarks of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed. It is double-layered. The outer layer is a medium-length coat which may be very straight or slightly wavy; curling is not allowed, and woolly texture is also prohibited. Very harsh hair has advantages, as it can provide camouflage when the dog is in bushes. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a very fine, smooth undercoat that is quite thick and also waterproof. The thickness of the undercoat varies due to season, weather, and hormonal cycles. Typically, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has quite light coloring. There are very many eyebrows and whiskers on the head, along with the extended undercoat forming the face, giving it a very messy appearance. The hair on the ears is very short and soft. Very harsh hair is mixed in. The coarse hair on the feet is somewhat less than on the body. Very dense, thick, and short harsh coat fully covers the legs (forelegs and hindlegs). The tail hair is exactly the same as on the body; note that feathering is not allowed. This breed must have a very dense and thick coat; under no circumstances should its coat be trimmed except on the ears, crown, cheeks, and feet.
　　Color
　　If the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon appears in a blue-gray color with brown markings, this is very standard. Commonly seen colors are chestnut brown, or mixed colors, white with brown, or white with orange. Undesirable: the whole body being brown, pure white, or white with orange. Disqualification: black coat.
　　Gait
　　The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not a working dog, but it must be able to move very freely over the ground; it is very effective. Its speed is moderate, with very harmonious coordination between forelegs and hindlegs. When trotting, forelegs and hindlegs tend to move toward the body’s centerline due to gravity. Its forelimbs and hindlimbs can achieve full extension. From a side view, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a very steady, firm topline aligned with the direction of movement. Its coverage ability is very large, smooth, glossy, and very powerful.
　　Temperament
　　The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is very sensitive, with a very smart, agile mind, and training it is very easy. It loves outdoor activities very much and also enjoys amusing its owner, making it a trustworthy pet. It is an excellent family dog and equally qualified as a search companion, always very cautious in its tasks.
　　Disqualification
　　The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is disqualified if its nose leather is any color other than brown. Also, having a black coat is disqualifying.