How Long Do Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Live?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons live 12-15 years on average. Here is the AKC breed profile, the health areas to stay ahead of, and how to give a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon more good years.
Breed profile
Breed profile and trait ratings: American Kennel Club. Trait scores are AKC ratings from 1 to 5.
At 50-70 pounds, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a large breed. Large breeds tend to age faster and live a few years less than small dogs, which its 12-15 years average reflects.
Does a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon fit your life?
Athletic and highly trainable, this gundog adores its family and welcomes strangers warmly. The tradeoff is real daily work, this dog needs genuine exercise and a task to stay content.
A great match if you
- You'll find this dog both a joy to train and instantly friendly with new people.
- You're a great match for an active family with children.
- You'll have a devoted, people-focused companion.
- You can take this dog along on trips and to new places with relative ease.
Think twice if
- You need to commit to serious daily exercise and training work, hiking, retrieving, real outlets, or this dog will get restless.
- You'll want to socialize introductions with unfamiliar dogs.
- You'll want space to let this dog move, a small apartment without regular outdoor access will be tough.
- You may notice some drool, worth a quick wipe after meals or on hot days.
Health areas for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Based on the breed profile, the health areas most worth staying ahead of for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are Joint and mobility, Eye and vision and Cardiac (owners often watch for hip dysplasia, eye, heart).
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon facts, quick answers
How long do Wirehaired Pointing Griffons live?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons live 12-15 years on average, and plenty go beyond that. The two biggest levers on where a given dog lands are keeping it at a lean, healthy weight and staying ahead of the health issues the breed is prone to.
How big do Wirehaired Pointing Griffons get?
A full-grown Wirehaired Pointing Griffon stands 22-24 inches (male), 20-22 inches (female) and weighs 50-70 pounds (male), 35-50 pounds (female), which puts it firmly in the large-breed range.
What kind of dog is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a sporting breed, and one of the country's more popular breeds, ranked 51 of 208. It is a large dog that typically lives around 12-15 years.
Are Wirehaired Pointing Griffons high-energy dogs?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are a high-octane breed that needs serious daily exercise and, ideally, a job to burn it off; without that outlet they get bored and restless.
Are Wirehaired Pointing Griffons easy to train?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are very trainable and love having their brain worked, picking up commands quickly with positive, consistent training.
Do Wirehaired Pointing Griffons shed a lot?
They are moderate shedders. A weekly brush keeps most of the loose hair off your furniture.
Do Wirehaired Pointing Griffons bark a lot?
They bark a normal amount, mostly to let you know something is up.
Are Wirehaired Pointing Griffons good with kids?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are great with children, gentle and patient, which is a big reason families love the breed; supervise young kids around any dog.
Do Wirehaired Pointing Griffons get along with other dogs?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are able to get along with other dogs, though early socialization helps and some prefer to be the only dog.
Are Wirehaired Pointing Griffons friendly with strangers?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are friendly with strangers and tend to greet new people like old friends.
Do Wirehaired Pointing Griffons drool?
Yes, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons drool a little, mostly around food and water.
Are Wirehaired Pointing Griffons good for first-time owners?
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are a forgiving choice for a first dog, thanks to their trainability, adaptability and manageable needs.
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