German Wirehaired Pointer Dog Breed Information:
The German Wirehaired Pointer was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to be a versatile hunting dog breed, a job at which they still excel today. They can hunt any game on any terrain and point and retrieve from land or water. Their excellent noses and stamina are appreciated by hunters worldwide, but they’re also great companions for active families who can provide an outlet for this dog’s high energy levels.
German Wirehaired Pointer Dog Group: Sporting Dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer Height: 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the shoulder.
German Wirehaired Pointer Weight: 60 to 70 pounds.
German Wirehaired Pointer Life Span: 12 to 14 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
If left alone too much can develop separation anxiety. They can be aggressive towards other dogs, especially male-to-male aggression. Can be independent and willful with a tendency to wander if not kept active and challenged.
German Wirehaired Pointer History:
German hunters in search of a rugged dog who could hunt any kind of game on any terrain created the German Wirehaired Pointer in the late 1800s. In him they blended the best qualities of the Pointer, Poodle, and Foxhound to develop an all-purpose dog who could point and retrieve on land and in water, no matter what the weather or environment. The breed was admitted into the AKC in 1959, when the parent club was officially changed to the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America.
German Wirehaired Pointer Size:
Males stand 24 to 26 inches at the shoulder. Females are smaller but not under 22 inches. Expect a German Wirehair to weigh 60 to 70 pounds.
German Wirehaired Pointer Personality:
Affectionate and loyal to his family, the German Wirehaired Pointer is friendly toward people he knows but aloof with strangers. When raised in a family, he's devoted to everyone but may have one person who's a special favorite. More than just a hunting dog, he loves human companionship and makes an excellent house dog and family member as long as he receives plenty of physical and mental exercise.
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German Wirehaired Pointer Health:
German Wirehairs are generally healthy, but like all breeds of dogs, they're prone to certain diseases and conditions. Not all German Wirehairs will get any or all of these diseases:
Hip Dysplasia.
Cataracts.
Entropion.
Von Willebrand's disease.
German Wirehaired Pointer Care:
The German Wirehaired Pointer was bred to hunt all day in the field and that's what he's happiest doing. Short of that, he requires plenty of daily exercise. He can be a mannerly housedog and thrives on human companionship.
German Wirehaired Pointer Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
German Wirehaired Pointer Coat Color And Grooming:
The German Wirehair coat comes in various patterns of liver and white: spotted, liver roan (a mix of reddish-brown and white hairs), spotted with roaning and ticking (small, isolated areas of black hairs on a white background), or solid liver, which is described as a deep reddish-brown. The liver-colored head sometimes has a white blaze, but the ears are liver-colored. The dense, wiry coat of the German Wirehaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. It should remain clean with regular brushing. Trim the nails routinely to keep them in good condition and to prevent toenail injuries. Brush your German Wirehair's teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it.
German Wirehaired Pointer with Children And Other Pets:
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a great companion for older children who can stand up to his size and energy level, but he may be overwhelming for younger children who are easily knocked down in play. He may be aggressive toward strange dogs, but if he's raised with them he gets along fine with other dogs and cats.