Wirehaired Pointing Griffiondor

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium-sized, versatile sporting dog with a distinctive rustic appearance that reflects its heritage as an all-terrain hunter. Males typically stand 22 to 24 inches at the shoulder, while females measure 20 to 22 inches. Weight ranges from 50 to 70 pounds for males and 35 to 50 pounds for females. The body is slightly longer than tall, with a ratio of approximately 10 to 9, creating a well-balanced silhouette that combines strength with agility. This purposeful build allows the breed to work tirelessly across varied terrain including fields, marshes, and dense cover. The breed's most recognizable feature is its harsh, wiry double coat that provides excellent protection from rough vegetation and cold water. The outer coat resembles the bristles of a wild boar in texture, being medium in length, straight, and coarse to the touch. Beneath lies a thick, fine undercoat that offers insulation and water resistance, enabling the dog to retrieve waterfowl in frigid conditions. The facial furnishings include distinctive bushy eyebrows that protect the eyes from brush and debris, along with a prominent mustache and beard that give the breed its characteristic unkempt, wise expression. The coat color is typically steel gray with brown markings, ranging from chestnut to white and orange, often with roan patterning or ticking throughout. The head is large and long with a square muzzle and pronounced stop. Eyes are large and rounded, ranging from dark yellow to brown, and convey intelligence and eagerness. The ears are medium-sized, lying flat against the head, and are set level with the eyes. The nose must be brown; black coloring is a disqualification in the show ring. The neck is long and slightly arched, flowing into well-laid-back shoulders. The chest is deep, reaching to the elbow, with well-sprung ribs. The tail is traditionally docked to about two-fifths of its original length in countries where permitted and is carried horizontally or slightly raised when the dog is alert.

The Labrador Retriever is a medium to large-sized, strongly built dog that exemplifies the ideal working retriever. Males stand 22.5 to 24.5 inches at the withers and weigh 65 to 80 pounds, while females measure 21.5 to 23.5 inches and weigh 55 to 70 pounds. The body is short-coupled, meaning the distance from shoulder to hip is approximately equal to or slightly longer than the height at the withers, creating a compact, powerful silhouette. The overall appearance conveys athleticism and substance without coarseness or clumsiness, enabling the breed to work tirelessly in demanding conditions. The breed's coat is a distinctive feature, consisting of a short, straight, very dense outer layer that feels fairly hard to the touch, paired with a soft, weather-resistant undercoat. This double coat provides essential protection from cold water, harsh weather, and rough terrain, allowing Labs to retrieve game in the most challenging environments. A slight wave down the back is permissible, but woolly, soft, or sparse coats are not typical of the breed. Coat colors are limited to solid black, yellow ranging from light cream to fox red, and chocolate ranging from light to dark brown. A small white spot on the chest is permissible but not desirable. Each color can produce puppies of different colors depending on the genetic makeup of the parents. The head is clean-cut with a broad skull and moderate stop, featuring kind, intelligent eyes that express the breed's friendly temperament. Eye color ranges from brown to hazel in black and yellow dogs, and brown to hazel in chocolates. The ears are set rather far back and hang moderately close to the head. The muzzle is powerful and neither too long nor too short, with jaws strong enough to carry large game birds gently. The distinctive otter tail is very thick at the base, gradually tapering toward the tip, covered all around with the breed's dense coat giving it a rounded appearance. This unique tail serves as a powerful rudder when swimming.