Trying to describe the wirehaired pointing griffon (ususally shortened to simply “griffon”) is a flirtation with paradox. The words “soft, cute, calm” come out in the same breath as “desire, strength, energy.” Never let a griffon fool you, though: This breed is far more than a huggable tail-wagger with a shaggy face; griffons are driven hunters with a ton of point in them and solid water skills.