They may be also a relatively hardy dog that can withstand rough housing. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, also called the Korthals Griffon, the Pointing Wirehaired Griffon and the Griffon D'Arret a Poil Dur, is a hunting dog that originated in France. It makes your child responsible enough in will probably of his or her pet and teaches him or her to value and be kind to animals.