It is extremely important for the good of the "BREED" for you to ask these questions. Check out the pedigree of both Sire & Dam. Are they AKC registered? What traits are in the background of the dogs? Some Griffons come from the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Club of America's "approved breeding program". These dogs have been crossed with the Czechoslovakian Fousek. They have an entirely different philosophy re: the Griffon. If you want an AKC registered dog, these dogs are not recognized due to the infiltration of the Chesky Fousek.

What was the OFA results of the sire & dam. You want to get as high a rating as possible to diminish the
p Wirehaired Pointing Griffon ossibility of Hip Dysplasia. If a breeder won't give you the number or tries to tell you it's not important, find a different breeder. Find out the living conditions are like for both the sire and dam. What do the owners do with their dogs? Do they hunt, show in conformation, obedience or agility? Some breeders will only sell to hunting homes.

Be careful of breeders who do not actively work with their dogs in some capacity. A breeder is interested in improving the breed, NOT in making money. We will never get back the money we put into our dogs. We love the breed and want to do justice to it. Ask the breeder why he/she is breeding. What are their intentions in breeding. If they don't have a solid answer, find someone else. What about follow-up?

A breeder should be a resource to you throughout the dog's life. You don't want to get a puppy from a breeder who takes your money and never wants to hear from you again. Conformation is as important as hunt desire. The maxim "Form follows Function" means the dog must be formed well, to perform its function well.

That is why we show our dogs. Just because a dog hunts, does not mean it conforms to the standard or should be bred. Likewise, just because a dog does well in the conformation ring does not mean it will hunt
or should be bred. Refer to the AKC standard (Web sites: www.akc.org or www.awpga.org) Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppies in Doorway

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppies in Doorway

Your breeder should be very familiar with it. What is the general health of the sire and dam? What are the health histories of the dogs in the pedigree? Wirehairded Pointing Griffon health issues are fairly small. Check out Hip Dysplasia, eye entropia, eye ectropia, and thyroid. What type of guarantee does the breeder have against Hip Dysplasia and other congenital birth defects?

Be prepared to answer questions from a breeder. A good breeder will want to know just as much about you, your living arrangements, and what your plans are for the dog, as you want to know about him/her.




Here are some considerations when selecting a puppy. It is extremely important for the good of the "BREED" for you to ask these questions. Check out the pedigree of both Sire & Dam. Are they AKC registered? What traits are in the background of the dogs? Some Griffons come from the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Club of America's "approved breeding program". These dogs have been crossed with the Czechoslovakian Fousek. They have an entirely different philosophy re: the Griffon. If you want an AKC registered dog, these dogs are not recognized due to the infiltration of the Chesky Fousek. What was the OFA results of the sire & dam. You want to get as high a rating as possible to diminish the possibility of Hip Dysplasia. If a breeder won't give you the number or tries to tell you it's not important, find a different breeder. Find out the living conditions are like for both the sire and dam. What do the owners do with their dogs? Do they hunt, show in conformation, obedience or agility? Some breeders will only sell to hunting homes. Be careful of breeders who do not actively work with their dogs in some capacity. A breeder is interested in improving the breed, NOT in making money. We will never get back the money we put into our dogs. We love the breed and want to do justice to it. Ask the breeder why he/she is breeding. What are their intentions in breeding. If they don't have a solid answer, find someone else. What about follow-up? A breeder should be a resource to you throughout the dog's life. You don't want to get a puppy from a breeder who takes your money and never wants to hear from you again. Conformation is as important as hunt desire. The maxim "Form follows Function" means the dog must be formed well, to perform its function well. That is why we show our dogs. Just because a dog hunts, does not mean it conforms to the standard or should be bred. Likewise, just because a dog does well in the conformation ring does not mean it will hunt or should be bred. Refer to the AKC standard (Web sites: www.akc.org or www.awpga.org) Your breeder should be very familiar with it. What is the general health of the sire and dam? What are the health histories of the dogs in the pedigree? Wirehairded Pointing Griffon health issues are fairly small. Check out Hip Dysplasia, eye entropia, eye ectropia, and thyroid. What type of guarantee does the breeder have against Hip Dysplasia and other congenital birth defects? Be prepared to answer questions from a breeder. A good breeder will want to know just as much about you, your living arrangements, and what your plans are for the dog, as you want to know about him/her.
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