German Wirehaired Pointer

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Description: The German Wirehaired Pointer is a well-muscled, medium sized dog of distinctive appearance. The German Wirehaired Pointer is balanced in size and sturdy build. The German Wirehaired Pointer has a weather resistant, wire-like coat, bushy eyebrows, and a mustache and beard. The German Wirehaired Pointer loves human companionship, but doesn't do well in apartments as they need extensive exercise. The German Wirehaired Pointer is an all-around gundog, they like to hunt birds and small animals, making them high energy dogs. The German Wirehaired Pointer also makes an excellent watchdog. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a hardy worker and a good family dog.

Other Names: Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehund, German Pointer (Wirehaired), Drahthaar

Height: 22 - 26 inches
Weight: 45 - 75 lbs.

Colors: Liver and white, solid liver, black and white in UK.
Coat: Thick and harsh, no longer than 1.5 inches with a dense undercoat

Temperament: The German Wirehaired Pointer is active, responsive, gentle, affectionate, even tempered, bold and outgoing.
With Children: Yes, good.
With Pets: Yes, but may stand their own with other dogs.
Special Skills: Field sports dog and family pet.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: High

Care and Exercise: Brush the coat of a German Wirehaired Pointer a couple of times a week, bath when necessary. Thinning is necessary in the spring and fall. Regular attention to their ears is needed. The German Wirehaired Pointer needs a considerable amount of exercise as they are an energetic hunter.
Training: The German Wirehaired Pointer needs to be taught basic obedience and socialized early to other dogs and humans.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Medium

Activity: Very High
Living Environment: A home with a fenced yard is essential. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a breed who thieves on human companionship. An ideal situation would be a house-dog with access to the outdoors. Owners of a German Wirehaired Pointer should be active, have good leadership skills and the time to provide their dogs with basic obedience training and socializations. The German Wirehaired Pointer will do very well with an owner who is a hunter.

Health Issues: Cases of hip dysplasia and entropion. Sometimes hormone problems that affect their coats.

Life Span: 10 - 12 Years
Litter Size: 6 - 10

Country of Origin: Germany
History: Developed in Germany in the late 19th century. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a combination of the German Shorthaired Pointer, Poodle, Foxhound and Terrier. The German Wirehaired Pointer has evolved from the best pointers.

First Registered by the AKC: 1959
AKC Group: Sporting Group
Class: Gundog
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), KC (GB), UKC

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