We decided to adopt the Griffon. Daughter decided that she is the official owner. We named him Chester. It suits him well. He has had some basic training, but I guess it was inconsistent. Housebreaking and leash training need reinforcement. Sit, come, are also familiar, but also need reinforcement. In my opinion, he is behind in his training for a 6 month old.
I learned that his original owners recently became guests of the Federal Penal System. Their landlord was awarded the personal property in the house, including the dog, to pay for back rent. Landlord basically ignored the guy and animal control found him chasing ducks. He had feathers in his mouth. The officer said he knows the pup's dam, and she's a great pheasant hunter. He didn't know her AKC name, so I can't trace the line that way.
He loves to retrieve! Runs staight out after whatever gets thrown and brings it right in. A pan accidentally dropped in the kitchen brought him running to find out what was happening, so I think he will be readily gun trained. Barring any of the health concerns mentioned above, he shows a lot of potential and I think he will be a fine dog.
My daughter stayed with him here at my house for the weekend, thinking it would be good for my sick dog, and perhaps to have the pup stay with me, as she's a student. He reminds me so much of my German shorthair when he was young. Unfortunately, the pup proved to have too much energy for my sick Pointer to handle. She took him home with her so my dog can rest.