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German Wirehaired Pointer

German Wirehaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
    height of a german wirehaired pointer dog
group: sporting height m 24-26"/ 61-66 cm,
f 22-24"/ 55.9-61 cm
types: weight: 60-70 lbs / 27.2-31.8 kg
colors: liver, liver and white spotted with or without ticking, liver roan, brown, brown or black roan, black and white
physical traits: muscular,
hair type: short, harsh, wiry weather resistant
personality/
temperament:
affectionate, devoted, protective, active, excellent companions, aloof with strangers, easy to train, obedient, reliable, hardworking, willful
maintenance/
special needs:

exercise, socialize early, adapt to small yard or long walks, susceptible to elbow and hip arthritis
nickname: Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund
origination: Germany, cross of Short-Haired Pointer, Broken-Coated Pointer, French Griffon, and Pudelpointer
bred for: hunt game
identifying traits: distinctive beard, bushy eyebrows
ideal for: family, children, companion, watchdog, other pets, gundog, town or country
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12-14 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc-(sporting dog group), fci-(Continental Pointing dog group), ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog group), ckc
rescues:    
German Wirehaired Pointer
 
german wire-haired pointer dog
 
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