Bohemian Wire-haired Pointing Griffon

Often brown or roan (a faded mix of brown and white)

Mix of short and long.

Three types of coat adorn the Fousek: a soft, dense undercoat, a coarse topcoat and long, straight and coarse ‘guard hair’ (along the back and chest).

Dark amber to deep chestnut.

A well-built and muscular but elegant-looking dog. The appearance is one of strength and stamina. The legs of the dog are generally straight and feathered and its feet are partially webbed.  The head has a slight dome-shape; the ears are broad, set high on the skull and hang close to the cheek.

An affectionate dog. Despite its hunting heritage it does not have an aggressive tilt.

Young at heart (the Fousek retains its puppy-like joie de vivre until the age of three), it will enjoy as much play as its owner can afford.

This dog is not prone to undue nervousness.

An intelligent dog is the Fousek; this dog has a thirst to learn.

This breed has a natural hunting instinct but it is also a docile and gentle companion.

He is neither aggressive nor fearful and is not suspicious of strangers.

This dog is independent but it is not wilful; its independence begets little need for instruction. It is generally quick to obey.

Fouseks do not tolerate solitude. Separation anxiety is seen of dogs that are left alone for long periods of time.

The Fousek is easy to train. However training must be done properly and consistently; at all times the trainer must make an effort to hold the attention of the Fousek.

This dog tends to bark to excess; humane and considered correction may be needed to eradicate this behaviour.

A well-trained Fousek can be recalled.

The Fousek is destructive if unhappy. It also has a tendency to dig into the ground.

Fouseks need two meals a day of high-quality dog food, ideally formulated for active dogs. The breed is prone to obesity if fed too many treats or too much human food.

This breed is a good watchdog; it will alert you to there being someone near the house and will bark. Its ‘big dog’ bark has a tendency to ward off undesirable callers.

The Fousek is a suitable first dog due to its amenable nature and trainability. Inexperienced dog owners should be alert to the vital need to exercise this dog constantly in order to avoid it falling into a cycle of antisocial behaviour.

Even a well-fenced shared garden is an insufficient provision for this dog. They can escape from confined gardens. Flat living is not for this dog.

The Fousek is an energetic dog. It requires upwards of 90 minutes exercise every day. If it is not exercised enough the dog’s behaviour will lean towards antisocial.

Once trained, a Fousek is exceptionally obedient and comfortable with new experiences. It is a dog that thrives on adventure and travel.

It will not do to house this dog with a non-canine animal. There is a danger that the dog’s hunting heritage may displace its reasoning and goodwill.

Generally speaking the Fousek gets along with other dogs.

A Fousek is boisterous and energetic and it may accidentally knock over a small child (incidentally, do not berate the dog for doing this).

Because it is a dog that requires such a lot of exercise, owning a Fousek is not recommended for people of senior years.

The coat of the Fousek moults and may cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to dog hairs.

11 to 13 years 

The Fousek is an active and adventurous dog that likes nothing better than a day of outdoor exploration.

The warm and wiry coat of the Fousek makes this dog intolerant of hot temperatures. Make sure there is plenty of fresh water on hand for this dog at all times.

Although the Fousek enjoys cold weather walks, it is susceptible to chills. Dry and warm up the dog thoroughly after a particularly wet walk.

If the Fousek is not exercised as regularly as it should be and is fed too much human or substandard food it will quickly become obese.

• Elbow Dysplasia
• Hip Dysplasia
• Alopecia
• Entropion
• Bloat

A popular Pointer dog for centuries, the Fousek almost became extinct in the First World War. Since the end of that conflict breeding has been reinstated and continues to this day. The popularity of the Fousek outside of its native lands continues to rise.