Thrill of the Hunt Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

17/02/2025

Thrill of the Hunt WPG had a thrilling weekend, where two of their WPGs received Sporting Group Placements.
Taylor received a Group 2 and 3 in Texas, and Rocky received a Group 4 in California. Beautifully handled by Alvin Lee and Jean Gauchat.
Rumzee x Zsa Zsa pups at 3 years of age.

07/11/2024

Joe and I are ecstatic that one of our litters has produced two stunning WPGs that are top ranked on both the BREED and ALL BREED STATS FOR 2024. Both are amazing hunting dogs as well.

As a Breeder, each of us makes decisions to focus our breeding on various aspects of the Standard. We know that no WPG is perfect, but we hope to maintain correct aspects and improve other aspects thru each breeding.

Our focus at Thrill of the Hunt WPGs, has always been breeding for type, soundness and size.

As hunters, we fell for the medium size of the WPGs that leads to successful hunting in varied and difficult terrain. Soundness needs no explanation, and I am happy to report that our pups have had many judges who state our griffs have exceptional SOUNDNESS. Size is easy to assess as they either measure within the standard or they don’t. Type is best confirmed by other breed experts or by comparing to Judges education documents.

Soundness comes from front to rear balance, the correct amount of bone, not two heavy and not to fine, good movement, among other aspects. Soundness is a necessity for multi-day hunt endurance.

I have had buyers, who ask questions about other breeders’ dogs. I won’t even discuss other dogs. Ask me about mine. Buyers need to educate themselves to the standard. And Buyers need to recognize that osome breeders, will tear down other’s dogs. So be smart and make your own decisions.

I also want to acknowledge that my breedings are built on other’s breeding programs. Each time we choose a stud, we are acknowledging another’s breeding. Breeders are not islands, so trashing other’s breeding is very shortsighted, as we are a small breed and every stud can possibly have attributes that the breed needs.

Buyers should look for their own proof of quality. This litter has also produced other champions as well as a therapy dog, one of whom is a glutten alert dog.

05/11/2024

MBIS RBIS GCH CH THRILL OF THE HUNT CENTENARY JH NA2
A show and hunting Griffon.
Loved by Steve and Barbara Osgood.
Beautifully handled by Alvin and Shar Lee

05/11/2024

Two of R***r x Violet pups:

28/08/2024

New science on calculation your dog’s age.

20/08/2024

At 2.6 years old, Taylor, Sporting Group 3

07/07/2024

Taylor
BISS MRBIS GCHB THRILL OF THE HUNT TAYLOR-BURTON JH

Beautifully presented by Jean Gauchat

05/06/2024

Our Pretty Penny BIS #3

01/06/2024

21/05/2024

To Penny’s Album

21/05/2024

To Taylor’s Album

17/05/2024

Taylor made a quick trip to New York competing at the Westminister Dog Show. She showed beautifully in the ring with a stunning line up of Wirehaired Pointing Griffons. Presented by Jean Gauchat.

11/05/2024

Taylor, #1 Ranked WPG Bitch in Breed and All Breed Points nationally

05/05/2024

23/04/2024

Group One, Sunday at Lewistown KC Shows. Thank you judge Ken Murray for Group. Beautifully presented by Shar and Beep Lee. With Barbara Osgood.