Editing Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (section)

== Appearance ==
The Korthals Griffon is a strong medium-sized dog (20-22" for females, 22-24" for males) and 35-50 pounds for females and 50-70 pounds for males with a harsh, wiry outer coat and a softer under coat.  The coat is preferably steel gray with brown markings.  Other acceptable colors: chestnut brown, white and brown, roan, and white and orange. All brown, all white or white and orange are less desirable.  A black coat disqualifies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/wirehaired-pointing-griffon/|title=Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Dog Breed Information|website=Akc.org|access-date=22 March 2024}}</ref>   
   
The griffon has a large and long head, with large rounded eyes covered with eyebrows and complemented with a beard.  The nose is always brown.  The neck is long and body well proportioned and muscular.  Depending on the country, the tail may be docked.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://korthalsgriffon.com/breedstandard.htm|title=Korthals Griffon|website=Korthalsgriffon.com|access-date=11 December 2017|archive-date=1 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201025504/http://www.korthalsgriffon.com/breedstandard.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>