Training Your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppy to Hunt
Ok. You’ve brought home that adorable, yet somewhat shark-like Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy and you
Beards & Bourbon Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
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BEARDS & BOURBON WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFONS
Exceptional show dogs, hunting dogs and best friends.
welcome to
BEARDS & BOURBON WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFONS
Exceptional show dogs, hunting dogs and best friends.
Meet Our Griffs
CHOOSING THE RIGHT GRIFF MATTERS
“I still enjoy the company of most dogs more than that of most people, because dogs are capable of uncomplicated enthusiasm.”
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons run the spectrum as far as dogs go. Their energy levels vary. Their coats can be harsh and tight or long and softer. Some have high anxiety levels. Others are incredibly laid back and tolerate just about anything you throw at them. You’ll hear Griffs are soft and require a gentle hand when training. Please feel free to ask us as many questions as you want about our dogs. Know that a puppy from us comes from parents that have all the necessary health certifications. They are well socialized. They will be introduced to birds and water and have the best possible start to a wonderful Griff life. Our dogs are part of our family and we think they are amazing. We think you will too.
About Us
IT’S ALL ABOUT IMPROVING THE BREED
If it’s not worth doing well, it’s not worth doing it at all. Our promise is to do Wirehaired Pointing Griffons well. It started by building partnerships with the very best breeders out there. We had to build a solid foundation in order to expect a strong future in Griffs. Our dogs live on a beautiful 320-acre ranch with access to waterfowl as well as upland game. It’s a WPG paradise here and the dogs take full advantage of it. You can rest assured that we are a small, family-run, quality breeding program.
Puppies
THE MOTOWN LITTER HAS ARRIVED
Please review our contract prior to filling out an application. We have very specific expectations from the homes we place our puppies.
Stud Services
AKC GRAND CHAMPION AND HUNT TITLED
River is available for stud services. Please contact us for additional information.
QUALITY AND BREED STANDARDS
Breeding quality Wirehaired Pointing Griffons is an incredibly fulfilling but challenging endeavor. The goal of our breeding program is to positively contribute to the health and success of WPGs as a whole, whether that be a show dog, hunting dog or family companion. We accomplish that by creating a foundation of exceptional Wirehaired Pointing Griffons that have been thoroughly screened and selected from top-tier studs and bitches. River is an AKC Grand Champion, has a Junior Hunter Title and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen. That means he is a wonderful example of what the breed standard says he should be both in the showring and in the field. More importantly though is his temperament.
HEALTH TESTING MEANS PEACE OF MIND
Just like our dogs, we hold ourselves to a high standard. We do this not just to be able to offer exceptional-quality Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies and stud services, but because we want to do what is best for our dogs and the entire breed. River has passed all health screenings, including elbows, hips, eyes and thyroid. Bitches bred to River must have passed these screening as well. We want to ensure any offspring has the best chance possible for not developing any genetic condition that could negatively impact them and our breed.
Personality and Temperament Trump All
We are passionate dog lovers and as such we understand that most families looking for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon don’t care a lot about pedigrees and AKC titles. What matters to you is the dog’s temperament. River is patient, kind, gentle and smart. He will hunt as hard as you will allow him and be a trustworthy companion for any adventure you have in mind. The breed standard says Wirehaired Pointing Griffons should be devoted family members and should have a friendly temperament that is endearing to all. River will greet you with a present, a wagging tail, a wiggly butt, and will likely lick you in the face with reckless abandon. A Griff that doesn’t respond to you in such a way is not a Griff you want to breed to.
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BEARDS & BOURBON BLOG
Our Beards & Bourbon Blog was created specifically for Griff lovers. Every blog deals with a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon topic. We believe Griffons are a unique enough breed that the subject matter should related directly to them. We will update monthly and welcome guest bloggers.
BRINGING YOUR GRIFF HOME
Congratulations on your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy!
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Patience is Key to Training a Puppy
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies are sponges. Every interaction
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Grooming Your Griff
Coats of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies vary greatly.
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Bringing Your Griff Home
Congratulations on your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy! Hopefully you already have plenty of chew toys,
Grooming Your Griff
Coats of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies vary greatly. Some are shorter and tighter; others are