German Wire hair vs. Wire hair Griffon

[AaronB]

I have narrowed my dog breeds down to either the German WH or WH Griffon. I want my furry companion with me chasing grouse in the mountains of MT and to be water friendly for the occasional duck, yet still be socialable around humans.

Any info about either breed would be appreciated. The biggest difference I can tell from my research is size and the Griffon can have a mean streak. Actual experience with the breeds is what I seek. Thanks.

Aaron

 

[Huntndogs]

I own a German Wirehair female. She is 3 yrs. old and is on the small side at about 50 lbs. "Rona" is the sweetest dog I have ever owned. She has never had a mean streak and is a very gentle and was easy to train. I interacted with both her parents and they exhibited the same calm behavior. Rona enters the water readily and will retrieve anything from the water. Around the house, she does not even bark at the door and when in her kennel no barking.

I will probably never have another breed other than a wirehair. The dogs I have had to compare her to were a Vizsla and a German shorthair. Of course my opinion is just that, my opinion. I cannot say that there are no other breeds that have the same qualities as my pup, but who can say no to that beard...

I have also had the opportunity to train with the number 5 ranked akc show Griffon in the nation. "Bernie" is a great hunter and is also very gentle, but he is on the large side. He is a good hunter and just received a prize II in NAVHDA Utility testing.

Take a look at the North American Versital Hunting Dog Association site for more info on these breeds.. www.navhda.org

 

[AaronB]

Thanks for the information. I've talked to another German Wirehair owner who had similar reviews. He claimed it was the best dog he has ever had. That is the direction I am leaning.
Aaron

 

[Hmebuildr]

I have a Griff he is with out a doubt the best dog I have ever had. I have been around alot of Griffs and have never met one with any type of mean streak. they are loyal and love to hunt. Pheasant Grouse Ducks Geese you name it they hunt it.

Spend time with both breeds and make your choice.

 

[BigDaddyB]

All the sporting breeds are a marvel, and I'm sure there are great ones in each, here's a list of GWP breeders, from Gundog Mag.
ICON KENNELS(iconwirehair@hotmail.com)
Whitetail Kennels(864)882-0215
Smoke Creek GWP's(www.wirehairs.net)
Heart River Wirehairs(www.heart-river.com)
K-TREK Kennels(810)664-1990
Mason Creek Kennel(mcreek@wi.rr.com)
Red Baron Wirehairs(brannanwiresinc@aol.com)
Can-Am Kennels(715)669-3001
Black Canyon Kennels(wbdillon@fmtc.com)
Barbwire Kennels(barbwirekennels@cox-internet.com)
Dakota Wirehairs(www.wrtc.com/arby1)

Griffons:
Briarstone Sporting Dogs(641-756-2327)
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Club of America(www.wpgca.org)

Gun Dog and Pointing Dog Journal are great magazines, very informative and entertaining. IMHO

 

[gblrsrst]

Here's a story about a Wire Haired Griffon I knew!
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http://trkyhntr.home.att.net/marshall.html
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To say he was a Great dog--Is to put it mildly

 

[shootist16]

This page has some good griffon info as well as comparisons to other breeds:

http://herrenhausensportingdogs.com/standard.htm

Here is another good site:

http://www.griffonpoint.com/

 

[GoneBirding]

http://www.vdd-gna.org/breeders_gna.htm



In particular, he needs to talk to



vom Orion
Paul Trout
Caldwell, ID
208 454-8271
vomorion@velocitus.net



vom Wasatch
Shane C. Loveland
Garland
435-257-2808
shane@vomwasatch.com



vom Desert Dancer
Kit Critchlow
Scottsdale AZ
480 675-9282
kit_critchlow@hotmail.com



He should also talk to Bob Worrell

vom Worrellhaus
Robert C. Worrell
Gorman CA
949 289-3011