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Physical Characteristics of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

(from the American Kennel Club breed standard)

Skull: Of medium width with equal length from nose to stop and from stop to occiput.

Head: In proportion to the overall dog.

Eyes: Large and well open, more rounded than elliptical. They have an alert, friendly and intelligent expression.

Nose: Well open nostrils are essential. Nose color is always brown.

Ears: Of medium size, lying flat and close to the head, set high, at the height of the eye line.

Neck: Rather long, slightly arched, no dewlap.

Bite: Scissors.

Chest: Must descend to the level of the elbow, with a moderate spring of rib.

Forequarters: Shoulders are long, with good angulation and well laid back. The forelegs are straight and vertical from the front and set well under the shoulder from the side. Pasterns are slightly sloping.

Color: Preferably steel gray with brown markings, frequently chestnut brown, or roan, white and brown; white and orange also acceptable.

Feet: Round, firm, with tightly closed webbed toes.

Back: Strong and firm.

Tail: Extends from the back in a continuation of the topline. It is docked by one-third to one-half length.

Hindquarters: The thighs are long and well muscled. Angulation in balance with the front. The legs are vertical with the hocks turning neither in nor out. The stifle and hock joints are strong and well angulated.

Coat: One of the distinguishing features of the breed. It is a double coat. The outer coat is medium length, straight and wiry, never curly or woolly. The obligatory undercoat consists of a fine, thick down, which provides insulation as well as water resistance.

Size: 22 to 24 inches for males, 20 to 22 inches for females.