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History
The Korthals griffon
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons will track nearly any game, making them ideal for pheasant hunters who often wound a bird still capable of escape by running through the fields when downed. Since Wirehaired Pointing Griffons track, they are also good for following mammals as part of a complete hunting experience.
And Wirehaired Pointing Griffons were bred to retrieve birds in rough water, so they function well in all sorts of waterfowl hunting. With an open and rough outer coat and a denser undercoat, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons dry very quickly and thus do not suffer long from being wet and cold. That rough outer coat is wonderful protection in thickets and brush and it does not collect or become entangled in burrs. Since Wirehaired Pointing Griffons do not truly shed (all animals cast off hairs), they are vastly superior in homes to other dogs that are constantly and seasonally dropping large clumps of hair.
In 1873, at age 23, Edward Karel Korthals undertook serious breeding of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. In his breeding program he noted the dog to have a high intelligence, robust attitude, and resistance to foul weather. He described them as excellent for hunting waterfowl and working in all terrain. His breeding stock started with 20 dogs which were composed of: three spaniels, two water Spaniels (Barbet), seven Griffons, a French Pointer (Braques), and a Pointerized Setter. From these – the seven patriarchs of his breeding program were established and recorded in the Griffon Stud Book (GSB). Less than 10 years later, the Griffon type was established. On November 15th, 1887, Edward Korthals and 16 other breeders signed and published an agreement on the breed standard. This is the standard used by the Korthals Griffon Club of America. This standard is published in the book by Jean Castaing.
In the field, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons point solidly and work closely, crossing the terrain in front of the hunter and making frequent directional changes in coordination with the hunter as he or she chooses areas of focus.
“un·com·pro·mis·ing
: not making or accepting a compromise
: making no concessions”
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Our Dogs
The Ultimate Versatile Hunting Dog
north american Versatile Hunting Dog Association
NA Breeders award 2020,2021,2022
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In the field, a versatile dog should exhibit a fine nose, staunch pointing and the desire to search for, track and retrieve game in a cooperative manner. A versatile dog needs to further prove his independence, stamina and quality of nose by transferring his search for, and retrieving of game, to the water.
Retrieving
Affinity for water, a double coat and intense hunting desire make the Wire Pointing Griffon a great water fowler.
Tracking
Birds and waterfowl, for sure. But our dogs do more, like: shed antler hunting, blood trailing big game, even Fall turkeys.
Military Working Dog (MWD)
The Coast Guard launched the Canine Substance Detection Program approximately one year after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The program’s goal is to enhance detection and deterrence capabilities in the maritime environment, adjacent lands, and waterside installations. This initiative is in line with the President’s national strategy for Homeland Security, and allows the Coast Guard to support the Department of Homeland Security initiatives such as the Canine Rapid Deployment Force. The Coast Guard canine teams are used in maritime ports, waterways and shoreline facilities, including during boardings of commercial vessels before the vessels reach the United States.
Photo by Chris Caviness Photography
Conformation
Why? Because good conformation is necessary for longevity of a happy, healthy, hunting companion. Our breeding objective is to improve the breed quality, both ensuring that the breed complies with the breed standard, but also striving to maintain the field traits that make the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon the "Ultimate Versatile Hunting Dog"
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Our Services
Boarding
This is a limited service intended for the Griff owner going on vacation or extended travel for work. We take your dog in to our home. They will enjoy all the luxuries of our family gun dogs. Sleeping inside the house, couch time, romping in the yard, and going to the farm. If our dogs are working birds that day, so will yours. We do not use outside runs, your dog is a guest in our home while you travel. -POR
PUPPY TRAINING
We offer basic puppy training to get your pup a jump start in the field. We teach basic obedience and introduce your dog to game birds. We also introduce shots over the pup and retrieving. Sit-Come-Whoa- and Heel are the commands enforced. We also offer started puppies for sale they also receive bird training, gun training, and are well socialized. They will need a little more training to hunt with. - POR / Contact for availability
AKC Hunt test/ NAVDHA NA TRaining
We offer a fine tune of your puppy for testing. We can introduce test birds that your dog may not be familiar with such as chukker, pheasant, or duck. Additionally, we will transport and handle your dog at an AKC or NAVDHA event. - POR
Started/FINISHED GUN DOG
What is a started adult dog? Our definition: A started dog has a foundation of basic obedience training, loading & unloading in a vehicle/crate, pointing birds steady to wing, retrieving, and accustomed to gun fire. Our goal is to deliver a dog that you can take to the field and enjoy the hunting experience. These dogs will have all the tools and training needed to help you put birds in the bag. All they lack is a couple of hunting seasons under their belt. Finished Gun dog will be steady to Point-Flush-Shot. It will also be trained to retrieve to hand. We also work on household manners as well as socialization. - Contact for availability
“ Stubborn Ass Farms guided hunts coming Fall 2018”
Puppy program
2023
Accepting applications - Contact for AVAILABILITY
Litter due February 2024
Seriously cute
Purpose bred field dogs
PUPPIES
We try to plan 1-3 litters of purebred Wirehaired Pointing Griffons a year. Of course that is subject to the cooperation of the dogs!
WE CHOOSE NOT TO ADVERTISE, our relationships are built at NAVHDA & AKC Hunt Tests. Our typical wait for a puppy is 4 months to 1 year. Once we open a breeding for placement, we will select homes from the applications submitted and then require a refundable deposit. The total price for a puppy is currently $2700. We will post this news on this page of our website, our Facebook page, and our Instagram accounts (Stubborn Ass Kennel & SAK’S Griffons).
Our next litter is planned for February 2024 with Ivy.
As members of the American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association (AWPGA) we make the following Best Breeders Practices Commitments:
* We will not breed dogs that have not passed hip, elbow, thyroid and eye certifications.
* We will not breed dogs that are carriers of the KY genetic color defect to another carrier.
* We will not breed female dogs before two years of age.
*We will not breed dogs that fail to meet breed standards or have disqualifying flaws.
* We will not breed dogs that lack proven hunting instincts.
* We agree to help you find a new home for your dog or take it back, if at some point, you are no longer able to care for it.
* All puppies are micro chipped, de-wormed, with shots current and a health check from our vet. Puppies will have AKC Limited registration. Limited is breeding restricted. If you desire full registration, we require co-ownership and/or certain commitments.
Our breeding program is RECOGNIZED by the AKC
HEALTH
Certifying that their breeding stock is health tested in accordance with the recommendations of their breed’s National Breed Club.
EDUCATION
Promising that they will pursue AKC provided or AKC approved continuing breeder education so that they stay educated on the best breeding practices, including advances in canine health.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Agreeing to comply with the AKC Care and Conditions Policy, including inspections by the AKC, and promising to share with AKC health testing and continuing education documentation.
RESPONSIBILITY
Accepting responsibility for the health and well-being of the puppies they produce and for complying with all laws regarding the ownership and maintenance of dogs.
TRADITION
Upholding the AKC’s tradition of breeding purebred dogs that are happy and healthy.
Homes that hunt, and/or do hunt tests (or other performance events) will have priority in puppy placement.
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CONTACT US
Elli, Chris, and Abbey
CHRISTOPHER C MATTINGLY
CHRIS@STUBBORNASSKENNEL.COM
Gavin M Mattingly
Gavin and Greta
MAX & IDOL
Maxwell D Mattingly
31 KILO - US ARMY
Military Working DOG Handler
(620) 506-6400
P.O. Box 354 Winfield, Kansas 67156
WE DO HAVE A WAITING LIST, HowEVER IF YOu are looking for a puppy, started, or finished gun dog, please contact us below.