Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Size Compared to a Person
A Wirehaired Pointing Griffon stands 23″ at the shoulder and weighs about 60 lb — that puts it at 36% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #92 by shoulder height and falls into the large-breed size class (Large breeds, 23–27").
How a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon compares
| Wirehaired Pointing Griffon | Person | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder height | 23″ | 64″ | -41″ |
| Weight | 60 lb | 135 lb | -75 lb |
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About the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, also called the Korthals Griffon after its creator Eduard Karel Korthals, is a versatile and hardworking gundog breed developed in the late 19th century. Korthals, a Dutch breeder working in France and Germany, aimed to create the ideal rough-coated pointing dog with superior hunting ability across all terrains and weather conditions. The result is a rugged, intelligent, and tireless hunting companion with a distinctive harsh, bristly coat that provides excellent protection in the field.
Similar-size breeds
The 8 breeds in the Large size class with shoulder height closest to the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
- Airedale Terrier — 23″ / 60 lb (same height)
- Boxador — 23″ / 65 lb (same height)
- Catahoula Cur — 23″ / 73 lb (same height)
- French Mastiff — 23″ / 110 lb (same height)
- Gerberian Shepsky — 23″ / 55 lb (same height)
- German Wirehaired Lab — 23″ / 65 lb (same height)
- Huskita — 23″ / 65 lb (same height)
- Irish Water Spaniel — 23″ / 62 lb (same height)
Frequently asked
- How tall is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
- An adult Wirehaired Pointing Griffon stands about 23 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
- Is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon considered a large dog?
- Yes — at 23" / 60 lb, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #92 tallest.
- How does a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon compare to a person?
- At 23" tall, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon stands about 36% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.
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