Wire-haired Pointing Griffon Korthals
Korthalsův Griffon
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 50–60 cm |
Recognition features
- Harsh, bristly coat that feels like wild boar bristles
- Bushy eyebrows, moustache and beard give a characteristic firm expression
- Always a brown nose; body noticeably longer than the height at the withers
Purpose
Essentially a versatile pointing dog; also used for tracking wounded large game.
History
A dog of this type was already mentioned by Xenophon and was widespread across Europe as a hunting dog under various names. In the second half of the 19th century E. K. Korthals renewed and improved the breed through inbreeding, selection and training without any foreign blood, and national clubs have remained faithful to his principles.
Coat
Harsh, coarse coat, never curly or woolly, with a fine dense undercoat. Preferably steel grey with brown (liver) patches or solid brown; liver roan is frequent. White and brown or white and orange are also permitted.
Similar breeds
- German Wirehaired Pointer · Compare
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