Dog breed

Griffon

Origin: not documented in our sources

Griffon is a type of dog, a collection of breeds that were originally hunting dogs. There are three lines of the griffon type recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI): the Griffon Vendéens, the wirehaired pointers, and the smousje. The griffon type is characterized by rough- or wire-hair.

Detailed information for this type is not available in our sources yet. We do not invent history, characteristics or care requirements.

Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffon_(dog_type)
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1028186

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