WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFON

GROOMING PROFILE

 Grooming Demand Rating

Moderate

 Full Grooming Interval

8 to 10 Weeks

 Maintenance Interval

Twice Monthly

BLADES & TOOLS

Slicker brush, metal comb, hand stripping knife (optional), scissors, clippers and blades (optional).
 
AREA BLADE #
Lower head area, body, tail
(When a shorter trim is desired compared to hand stripping, not for show!)
#7

 

COAT & GROOM TIPS

According to the A.K.C. "The coat is one of the distinguishing features of the breed. It is a double coat. The outer coat is medium length, straight and wiry, never curly or woolly. The harsh texture provides protection in rough cover. The obligatory undercoat consists of a fine, thick down, which provides insulation as well as water resistance. The undercoat is more or less abundant, depending upon the season, climate, and hormone cycle of the dog. It is usually lighter in color. The head is furnished with a prominent mustache and eyebrows. These required features are extensions of the undercoat, which gives the Griffon a somewhat untidy appearance. The hair covering the ears is fairly short and soft, mixed with longer harsh hair from the coat. The overall feel is much less wiry than the body. The legs, both front and rear, are covered with denser, shorter, and less coarse hair. The coat on the tail is the same as the body; any type of plume is prohibited. The breed should be exhibited in full body coat, not stripped short in pattern. Trimming and stripping are only allowed around the ears, top of head, cheeks and feet."

This breed requires additional grooming versus other varieties of Pointers with a smooth coat. The most proper and traditional method of grooming after bathing is to pluck the coat using a hand stripping knife. However, this is not for untrained professionals, and learning to hand strip can be a challenge. Many pet owners may even ask you to shorten the coat instead of hand stripping. You can do that with a #7 blade starting at the top of the head, ears and cheeks onto the chest and sides and tail. Hair at the bottom of the rib cage should be left but it should blend very well with the clipped areas. Some groomers prefer to clip before the bath but you can expect to do some touch up to stray hairs after the bath and dry.

MORE GROOMING TIPS FOR PROFESSIONALS

This breed has a distinctive beard and eyebrows not clipped short. Neaten hairs on the legs but do not remove the feathering on the back of the front legs.

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Breed Standard Information

American Kennel Club - Breed Information

American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association

Continental Kennel Club

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DogBreedInfo.com

Grooming Information

American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association

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