German Wirehaired Pointer
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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 |
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kennel clubs: |
akc-(sporting
dog group), fci-(Continental Pointing dog group), ukc, saku,
ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog group), ckc |
rescues: |
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