Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Weight & Growth Chart

Complete weight guide with growth charts for male and female Wirehaired Pointing Griffons from puppy to adult.

Male Adult Weight

50–70 lbs

Female Adult Weight

42–61 lbs

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Weight Overview

Weight range for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 50–70 lbs overall. Males: 50–70 lbs. Females: 42–61 lbs.

Males 50-60 lbs, females 35-50 lbs. Medium-sized and sturdy, built for endurance rather than speed. Should appear rugged rather than refined.. Consult the growth chart below for typical weight progression by age.

Growth Chart

When Does a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Stop Growing?

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon stops growing in height (target: 20–24 inches) around 12–15 months of age, but may continue adding weight toward 70 lbs for a few more months. Males 50-60 lbs, females 35-50 lbs. Medium-sized and sturdy, built for endurance rather than speed. Should appear rugged rather than refined..

Their wire coat may also undergo changes during this period, reaching its adult texture by maturity.

Is My Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Overweight?

To determine if your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is at a healthy weight (50–70 lbs target):

Rib test: You should be able to feel the ribs without pressing hard, with a thin layer of fat covering them
Waist check: Viewed from above, there should be a visible waist behind the ribs
Tuck-up: From the side, the abdomen should tuck up behind the rib cage

Their wire coat can mask weight gain, so hands-on assessment is essential. If your Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is overweight, work with your veterinarian to develop a safe weight loss plan. Even a 10% reduction can reduce the risk of Hip Dysplasia and other conditions.

Feeding Recommendation

An adult Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's daily food intake is typically 0.8–1.4 cups of high-quality kibble, fed in two meals. Males 50-60 lbs, females 35-50 lbs. Medium-sized and sturdy, built for endurance rather than speed. Should appear rugged rather than refined.. At 50–70 lbs with energy level 4/5, One of the healthier sporting breeds overall, benefiting from a smaller gene pool that has been carefully managed by dedicated breeders..

Weight by Age Table

Age	Male (lbs)	Female (lbs)
3 months	15.9–19.1	13.5–16.3
6 months	35.0–42.0	29.7–35.8
9 months	50.9–61.1	43.2–52.0
12 months	63.6–76.4	54.0–65.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Adult Wirehaired Pointing Griffons weigh 50–70 lbs (males: 50–70 lbs; females: 42–61 lbs). Males 50-60 lbs, females 35-50 lbs. Medium-sized and sturdy, built for endurance rather than speed. Should appear rugged rather than refined..

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon reaches full adult size (20–24 inches, 50–70 lbs) by approximately 12–15 months. Requires 60-90 minutes of daily exercise. Excels in the field and loves water work. Great hiking and trail companion with good endurance.. Growth rate is influenced by genetics, diet, and overall care.

For a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon at healthy weight (50–70 lbs), you should feel ribs without pressing hard, see a defined waist from above, and notice an abdominal tuck from the side. Even modest excess weight stresses this medium-sized breed's frame and can worsen conditions like Hip Dysplasia.

Start with the food label's guidelines for your puppy's current weight and adjust based on body condition. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies should eat 3–4 meals daily until 6 months, then transition to twice daily. Given the breed's predisposition to Hip Dysplasia, your vet may recommend specific dietary considerations. Target adult weight is 50–70 lbs (50–70 for males, 42–61 for females).

A Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy not gaining weight needs veterinary attention. Expected growth milestones lead to an adult weight of 50–70 lbs (males 50–70, females 42–61). Possible causes: parasites, insufficient calorie density in food, stress, or underlying conditions. With energy needs rated 4/5, high-energy puppies may burn more calories than expected.