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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.

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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