Bhuvan Kennels

German Wirehaired Pointer

The German Wirehaired Pointer's Behaviour

Recommended for: family dog

The German wirehaired pointer is a muscular hunting dog. This medium sized dog breed has a distinctive appearance, especially its wiry all-weather coat. German Wirehaired Pointers are energetic outdoor lovers.
The German wirehaired pointer may sometimes seem aloof but is still usually friendly toward strangers. Many people find German Wirehaired Pointers to be eager to please. Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behaviour. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

German wirehaired pointer’s Physical Characteristics

Here are the characteristics of the German Wirehaired Pointer Dog breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

Size: males: 24 to 26 inches; females: smaller but no less than 22 inches

Coat: all-weather and somewhat water-repellent, market by an outer coat of straight, harsh, wiry and flat-lying hairs one to two inches long

Colour: liver-colored and white

Eyes: brown, medium-sized, oval

Ears: rounded and hanging close to the head

Skull: broad

Muzzle: fairly long

Nose: dark brown with nostrils wide open

Tail: set high

German Wirehaired Pointer's Origins and History

Country/Region of Origin: Germany
Original purpose: hunting.
Historical notes: This gun dog was created by crossing a number of breeds including the French Griffon, Pudelpointer, Short-Haired Pointer, and Broken-Coated Pointer.

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