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Wiredhair Pointing Griffon
Posted on 10/12/15 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 10/12/15 at 1:51 pm
Anybody know anything about wirehaired pointing griffons? I hear they're supposed to be good ducks dogs. Thinking about getting one within the next year.
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Posted on 10/12/15 at 2:04 pm to speakinginyous
Great dogs all around. I have multiple friends who have them for upland game out West but they also duck hunt with them. Good personality and temperament as well.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 2:10 pm to speakinginyous
I've got my eye on a Cesky Fousek for my next duck dog as well. There is a facebook group dedicated to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon that you might enjoy following. I haven't gotten too serious on tracking down a litter just yet but it is my understanding that it's not unheard of to wait 24 months for a pup...all the more reason to have one in my book. It seems like many of the puppies presented on facebook are imported from the original Czech lines in Eastern Europe. Best of luck to you. I'd love an update posted here if you end up with a puppy.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 2:11 pm to hogfly
Do you know if they're as high strung as a german short hair? I'm not looking to deal with that much energy right now
Posted on 10/12/15 at 2:14 pm to speakinginyous
My buddy's got into them because they hunt really rugged terrain out in Idaho and eastern Oregon. Evidently whpg's work really close to you in contrast to other breeds who range really far out.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 2:15 pm to Badmug
There's a very reputable breeder in Mississippi and they have 2 litters due mid-november. The breeder is sending me pics once they're born so I'll keep you updated.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 2:46 pm to speakinginyous
They are good dogs. However, pointers do not like to sit in a duck blind. They will tolerate it, but prefer to be out in the field. My GSP works my nerves every year when we have to sit for a while.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 2:55 pm to speakinginyous
My buddy has one. Looks like a german wired hair to me. Didn't look like much of a duck dog but we shall see. They say the breed can do just about anything but Id say the temperment was more upland bird as the looks.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 3:51 pm to speakinginyous
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Wiredhair Pointing Griffon by speakinginyous Do you know if they're as high strung as a german short hair? I'm not looking to deal with that much energy right now
The griffon is more laid back than the wirehair, the wire hair is more laid back than the GSP, the GSP is more laid back than the pointer
Posted on 10/12/15 at 4:06 pm to wickowick
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The griffon is more laid back than the wirehair, the wire hair is more laid back than the GSP, the GSP is more laid back than the pointer
I have never been around a Griffon but have been around GWP, GSP and English pointer, also extensively around brittany spaniels. I would argue that a dog being "high strung" is more dependent on the particular breeding the pup came from and the goals the particular breeder are striving to accomplish.
Do yourself a favor and visit the breeder of whatever dog you decide to get, and look at the parents and ask for references. It may cost some time and money but you will thank yourself when you avoid a crazy animal that so many people end up with when they don't do their homework
This post was edited on 10/12/15 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 10/12/15 at 4:29 pm to Fat Neck
Griffons are way, way more relaxed than the typical pointing breeds in general. I do agree that it depends on breeder/line, though. I mean, a lab bred and trained for field trials acts quite a bit different than my lazy fatass lab who is from good lines but could lay around all day until we get near a body of water.
AS to a griffon in a blind: same thing. They're nothing like other pointing breeds (especially not GSPs) as far as that goes. They like to chill out next to their owner from what I've seen. Like I said earlier, they're used a lot in really rugged terrain for upland game because they like to work close to their owner instead of ranging far afield.
AS to a griffon in a blind: same thing. They're nothing like other pointing breeds (especially not GSPs) as far as that goes. They like to chill out next to their owner from what I've seen. Like I said earlier, they're used a lot in really rugged terrain for upland game because they like to work close to their owner instead of ranging far afield.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 4:42 pm to speakinginyous
I have a Deutsch Drahthaar GWP and he doesn't stop moving ever. Not crazy wild, but just always moving, sniffing around. Loves the water and loves to retrieve more than just about every dog I've ever been around. He's right at 9mths old right now. I don't particularly like the long coat on the griffons, but they're great dogs from what I have seen and read.
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Posted on 10/18/15 at 7:22 pm to speakinginyous
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Posted on 10/19/15 at 5:11 pm to speakinginyous
I own a WPG. 7 months now, and damn is she a great dog. Great temperament, intelligent (too intelligent really), quick learner and loves the outdoors. Everyone is spot on about the time you have to spent outdoors with them. A lot of energy. If we're not outside for majority of the day, she tends to get slightly depressed. That may sound ridiculous, but it's true in my experience.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 9:12 pm to geaux_lsu_tigah
Here's a couple pics of her. They are rare. I was on a wait list for 8 months and then had her flown in from Iowa. Keep that in mind because it is difficult to find a vet or groomer that is familiar with the breed. If you have questions, feel free to ask.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 9:16 pm to PapaPogey
You have any more pictures of your DD in action PapaPogey?
Posted on 10/19/15 at 9:37 pm to PapaPogey
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PapaPogey
Welcome to the club just ordered a second one where you get your pup from?
Posted on 10/19/15 at 9:44 pm to DukeSilver
I will try to get some soon. Should have him retrieving ducks here shortly.
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Posted on 10/19/15 at 9:46 pm to Cracker
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Welcome to the club
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where you get your pup from?
Vom Fenco in Mt Pleasant, TX. B litter and 1 of only 2 males from the litter
Posted on 10/19/15 at 9:49 pm to DukeSilver
I also have a WPG. He is 8 months old and has been at an upland bird dog trainer for the last two months. In the few reports I've gotten, the trainer said he was very smart and took instruction well. He said he has a good nose and loves to retrieve.
I am going to hunt some preserve quail/ pheasant over him this weekend and then it's off to South Dakota on the 30th for 10 days of wild birds. I will report back after the trip.
We may get an opportunity to do some duck hunting while there, it will be interesting to see how he switches from running the prairie to a blind.
I am going to hunt some preserve quail/ pheasant over him this weekend and then it's off to South Dakota on the 30th for 10 days of wild birds. I will report back after the trip.
We may get an opportunity to do some duck hunting while there, it will be interesting to see how he switches from running the prairie to a blind.
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