Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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{{Infobox Dogbreed
| akcgroup = Sporting
| akcstd = http://www.akc.org/breeds/wirehaired_pointing_griffon/index.cfm
| altname = Griffon d'arrêt à poil dur Korthals
Korthals Pointing Griffon
| ckcgroup = Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
| ckcstd = http://www.ckc.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=137&Breed_Code=GWP
| country = The Netherlands / France
| fcigroup = 7
| fcisection = 1
| fcinum = 107
| fcistd = http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:rxjlibUY-AoJ:www.fci.be/uploaded_files/107gb2000_en.doc+site:www.fci.be+%22107++/+03.+03.+2000+%22&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
| image = WirehairedPointingGriffonwb.jpg
| image_caption = Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
| name = Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
| ukcgroup = Gun Dogs
| ukcstd = http://mail.ukcdogs.com/UKCweb.nsf/80de88211ee3f2dc8525703f004ccb1e/feb9908d264227c485257049004665a9?OpenDocument
}}
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a breed of dog. It is Dutch in origin, but is regarded as a French breed because a major portion of the breed's development took place in France.
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is particularly adapted for swampy country, where its harsh coat is excellent protection.
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an excellent swimmer and retriever and it loves to play in the water.
Griffons are known as intelligent, extremely eager to please, friendly dogs.