How to Groom a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a smart and energetic hunting dog. They are medium-sized, usually standing around 20 to 24 inches tall. Their outer coat is rough and wiry, but Wirehaired Pointing Griffons have a dense, soft coat underneath. They need a full grooming every 8 to 10 weeks and a general grooming twice a month.

Things You'll Need

  • Slicker brush
  • Metal combs
  • #7 blade
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Instructions

    • 1

      Straighten and trim the hair on the legs with scissors. Don't remove any of the feathering on the back of the front legs. Also, don't clip the beard or eyebrows, as they are meant to be long on this breed.

    • 2

      Clean out the ears and pluck out hair from the ear canals to make sure they don't become infected.

    • 3

      Brush out the bristly coat at least twice per week using a slicker brush and metal comb as needed. The undercoat of this breed is water-resistant and thick. If you don't comb the undercoat regularly, it becomes matted. If the matting continues for too long, you may have to cut the hair out or force a comb through it, which can be very painful for the dog.

    • 4

      Use a #7 blade to shorten the coat in lieu of hand stripping. Hand stripping is a process reserved mostly for trained professionals and you shouldn't attempt it if you aren't experienced. Plus, shortening the coat is sufficient for most pet dogs.