What was the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon first bred for?

What kind of dog is Ferguson on the Target commercial?

a wirehaired pointing griffon It is actually a German Wirehaired Pointer. Without the coat stripped (groomed) they closely resemble a griffon. This dog was bred by a friend of mine.

What was the German Wirehaired Pointer first bred for?

The German Wirehaired Pointer was first bred as a hunting and gun dog in the 19th century in Germany. It is of a griffon type breed. After intensive training, the dog later became known as a gun dog in the late 20th century in Germany as well.

What was the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen first bred for?

for hunting rabbits

What Breed of dog is on the benefit dog food commercial?

Wow thats a great question, but i'm not sure, sorry :( It is a German Wirehaired Pointer. This particular dog was bred by a friend of mine. The dog is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, they are similar in looks to the German Wirehaired Pointer though.

How long have dachshunds been on earth?

Shorthaired and Longhaired Dachshunds had appeared in Europe since the 15th century, and Wirehaired Dachshunds were first bred in 1790.

Why do some dogs have webbed feet?

Many dogs have webbed feet: Akita, Brussels Griffon, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chinook, Field Spaniel, German Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Irish Water Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Leonberger, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Otterhound, Plott Hound, Portuguese Water Dog, Redbone Coonhound, Spanish Water Dog, Weimaraner, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

What is the difference between a pointing lab and a regular lab?

Labs are retreivers. They have been selectively bred for generations to retreive game that has already been killed. They have not been specifically bred to point. Though I've never heard of a pointing lab, I'd have to assume it is a labrador retreiver that is also capable of pointing. Pointing in hunting dogs directs the hunter to the game so that he can make the kill.

What was the Brussels Griffon first bred for?

There are three varieties of Griffon. The Brussels Griffon, Belgian Griffon and Petit Griffon. The Belgian Griffon has a long, wiry coat with fringe around the face. The Brussels Griffon has a wiry coat that is longer than the Belgian Griffon. The Petit Brabancon has a short, smooth coat. The Brussels Griffon was first shown at the Brussels Exhibition of 1880. An early example of the breed is depicted in a Van Eyck, the Flemish painter. Once kept by cab drivers of 17th century Brussels to rid their stables of vermin, the Brussels Griffon became a companion breed by virtue of its appealing character. The Smooth coated Petit Brabancon was most likely crossed with Pug blood. Other breeds including the Affenpinscher, English Toy Spaniel, Belgian street dog, Yorkshire Terrier and Irish Terriers may have contributed to the modern Griffons. The AKC recognizes only the variety known as the Brussels Griffon. Its American standard allows all of the color varieties, black through red, as well as the smooth variety (Brabancon). FCI, conversely, divided them into three breeds: smooth (Petit Brabancon), rough reds (Brussels Griffon) and roughs of other colors (Belgian Griffon). Therefore, in Europe they are shown separately with no interbreeding between the varieties. In America, although the same parameters exist, they are combined into one breed with different colors and coat varieties. It was the Brussels Griffon that appeared in the movie "As Good as it Gets". Somewhat rare, Griffons may be very difficult to find.

What was the Otterhound first bred for?

They were first bred for hunting otters

What was the Plott Hound first bred for?

They were first bred for hunting.

What was the Shetland Sheepdog first bred for?

They were first bred to herd sheep.

What was the Spinone Italiano first bred for?

they were first bred as hunting dogs