The first show classes for the breed were offered in 1888 in England, although at that time he was referred to as a Russian setter or retriever (apparently any well-furred dog was assumed to be of Siberian origin).
Some people familiar with the history of the breed claim that the Spinone descended from the now-extinct Spanish Pointer, whilst others claim that it was the ancient Russian Setter that is responsible for the breed we know today.
In 1887, the breed standard was published, however it was often referred to as a Russian setter or retriever, because it had lots of fur like other Siberian dogs.
English Setter
Gordon Setter
Irish Setter (also called a red setter)
Irish Red and White Setter
Black Welsh Setter
Russian Setter ...
Interestingly, the first Wirehaired Pointing Griffon in America was called a Russian Setter. By the early1900s, the breed was accepted into the AKC and was being shown at Westminster. Today, the breed is rare in the United States.
Thus, many dog-lovers called it the Russian Retriever or Setter. (It is interesting to note that in 1887 in America, the first Wirehaired Pointing Griffon was formally registered as a Russian Setter.) ...
When this breed came to America, it was originally recorded as a Russian Setter in 1887. It began to gain popularity, especially after World War II. The wirehaired pointer griffon is a great companion to any hunter and is very loyal.
 See also: Pointer, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Pointing Griffon, Hip Dysplasia, Retriever
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