Bohemian Wire-haired Pointing Griffon
Other names: Cesky Fousek, Rough-coated Bohemian Fousek, Barbu tcheque
The Český Fousek was originally bred in the Czech Republic (Český means ‘Czech’). It is still used in Eastern Europe as a retriever and a pointer and it is especially suited to wetland hunting. The Fousek is rare outside of its native lands but its popularity as a companion dog is on the rise.
Key facts about the Bohemian Wire-haired Pointing Griffon
Origins and history
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.
FCI breed nomenclature
FCI Group
Group 7 - Pointing Dogs
Section
Section 1 : Continental Pointing Dogs
Physical characteristics of the Bohemian Wire-haired Pointing Griffon
Adult size
Female : Between 23 and 24 in
Male : Between 24 and 26 in
Weight
Female : Between 49 and 62 lb
Male : Between 62 and 75 lb
Coat colour
Often brown or roan (a faded mix of brown and white)
Type of coat
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).
Eye colour
Dark amber to deep chestnut.
Description
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.
Good to know
The facial furnishings of the Fousek are what give the dog its distinctive look. The feathering has the appearance of bushy eyebrows and a beard.