Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are known as versatile hunters. They point and retrieve upland game and waterfowl… and in some places rabbits! Their love of water is an important characteristic for hunters who go out for ducks and geese as well as pheasant, woodcock, quail and grouse. To that end, we make sure that the puppies have positive first experiences with water, something that’s easy to accomplish with a kiddy pool set on a slight hill, a small amount of water and their natural curiosity. (Biff put a piece of polar fleece in the wet end for extra traction.)

Today all three of the puppies investigated and got into the pool, starting on the dry side and they all made their way into water that covered their paws. A couple of them also drank the water.