Photo of Billy courtesy of
Robert Jensen |
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| Breed: German Wirehair Pointer |
| Also Called: Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehund, German Pointer (Wirehaired), Drahthaar |
| Height: The German Wirehair Pointer is about 22-26 inches tall. |
| Weight: The German Wirehair Pointer weighs between 45-75 lbs. |
| Colors: The German Wirehair Pointer can be liver and white, solid liver, black and white in UK. |
| General Appearance: The German Wirehair Pointer is medium in size; about 25 inches at the shoulders and 65 pounds for males; females slightly smaller. It is nearly square; its body to its height, a little longer than tall, ten to nine in relation. It has a straight topline, with a slight slope from the withers to the croup. Its coat should be wiry and dense, but lay flat. It should have whiskers on the face and eyebrows. The coat color can vary from solid liver to liver roan. The tail is docked to 2/5 of its original length. |
| Temperment: The German Wirehair Pointer is active, responsive, gentle, affectionate, even tempered. Good with children. |
| Care: The German Wirehaired Pointer needs brushed a couple of times a week, bath when necessary. Thinning is necessary in the spring and fall. Regular attention to their ears is needed. |
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| Training: The German Wirehaired Pointers need to be taught basic obedience and socialized early to other dogs and humans. |
| Activity: The German Wirehaired Pointers need a considerable amount of exercise as they are an energetic hunter. A fenced yard is essential. |
| Life Span: The German Wirehair Pointer lives an average life of 10-12 years. |
| Litter Size: The German Wirehair Pointer has an average litter of 6-10 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The German Wirehair Pointer originated in Germany. |
| Brief History: The translation of "Deutsch Drahthaar" is "German Wirehair." The foundation stock for the breed is the Pointer (probably black), the Griffon, Stichelhaar and Pudelpointer. He was developed as a dual-purpose hunter. He is expected to point his game on land, retrieve from water or retrieve a rabbit if shot. The German Wirehaired Pointer has been a recognized breed in its native country since 1870. The breed was introduced to America about 1920. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), UKC |
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