Recognized by:	AKC - American Kennel Club, CKC - Canadian Kennel Club, FCI - Federation Cynologique Internationale, FDSB - American Field Dog Stud Book, NAVHDA - North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, United Kennel Club.
Breed organizations:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Club of Canada Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Club of America American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association
Web sites of interest:	Griffonpoint Historial Articles and Breed Education
VersatileDogs listings:	Kennels and Photos
Owner Input: They are truly the do everything dog. I use mine for pointing chukars, huns, quail, grouse, pheasants, and for retrieving doves, ducks and geese. I hunt the dog in high desert in september to snowy mountains in december. Because of their thicker coat they need plenty of water in warmer climes and they need more frequent rest breaks than a shorthair. However, they are able to make cold water retrieves and handle thicker brush better than thinner haired dogs. Highly intelligent, they are able to adapt to many different conditions and species. They adapt their range to conditions but on the average tend to run closer than shorthairs, pointers, and setters. They don't tolerate much rough handling and discilpline needs to be firm but fair. Griffons are natural clownish and their fuzzy faces and wiry coats tend to belittle their hunting intensity. I have hunted with other dogs with much more "flash" race around while my griffon quietly points more birds than any others. Glenn Dodge