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German Wirehaired Pointer
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General Description
(Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund) (Drahthaar) (Germen Wirehaired Pointing Dog)The German Wirehaired Pointer is a large dog with many cute and unique features. A square head is the beginning of this wonderful breed and leads to their long muzzle which ends with a large reddish-brown colored nose. From their muzzle, wiry hair feathers out like a short beard. Sitting on top of their small head are two long, floppy ears. A long neck leads to their semi-broad shoulders. Long skinny legs lead from their thin body to rabbit-like feet. The fur covering their body is, as the name suggests, wiry and comes in silver or white with red or brown markings.Character
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a devoted family dog and is a hard working dog. Strangers will be ignored but friends and family will be greeted warmly and with affection. However, such devotion to their family makes them often jealous of other family pets, but they get along with other animals and dogs normally. Dominance is a problem they have which often causes them not to listen to their owners and can lead to dog fights. Training would be easy for this intelligent dog even with their occasional stubbornness.
Size
22-26 inches
Weight
60-70 pounds
General Health
The German Wirehaired Pointer has a few genetic disorders but most are not extremely serious such as ear infections, genetic eye disease, and hip dysplasia. However, one common disease which is very serious is skin cancer. An average life expectancy for this breed is between 12 and 14 years.This breed is prone to a rare but serious bladder control disease causing them to urinate at less that optimal times. They are also genetically disposed to Lymposarcoma (cancer of the lymphnodes and lymphatics of other glands) and hemangiosarcoma (cancer of the blood vessels in spleen, liver, and R atrium). GWP's are also prone to bloat or gastric dilitation volvulus (GDV). Be sure to buy from a breeder who screens for these types of diseases. Seizures and hypothyroidism also can be genetic in origin.
History
The German Wirehaired Pointer does not have a long lineage. In fact, it originated in Germany about 100 years ago. The breed was created to be a more efficient hunting companion. To create it, a German Pointer was crossed with a variety of dogs including Bloodhounds and Wirehaired Griffons.
Maintenance
Their wiry coat needs some grooming to keep it looking kept up. Brushing should be done two to three times a week and baths should be given when they are dirty. Stripping of the coat should be done occasionally and the ears, which frequently get infections, should be cleaned out often. Exercise is most important to this active breed. Intense exercise should be done every day like swimming, jogging, or retrieving. Without this crucial exercise, they will be anxious and bored in the home.
Ideal Environment
Active families will find the German Wirehaired Pointer a perfect fit into their energetic lives. Friendly with people they know but reserved with strangers, this breed can be a wonderful companion for families. Although good with dogs and other animals usually, they may become jealous and dominant. Many families will not have the time and energy to keep this breed happy, so only families with a large yard should try to own this breed. Long walks and jogging will ensure anxiety and boredom do not take over in the home. Training is a good tool to have to keep them stimulated and obedient.
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I Gretel when I was stationed in Washington DC at the age of 8 weeks. by the time she was 4 months she was retrieving and obeying the verbal, whistle, and most of the hand and arm signals that are used when we hunt. I use her primarily for duck hunting in North Carolina and she is crazy when it comes time to hunt. I ahve owned several different breeds through my life and I think this is the breed that i will die with. She has tracked wounded deer, retrieved ducks, dove quail, and chukars. She has pointed quail and chuckars and a few rabbits. She is only 17 months old. I plan to hunt over her for a long time to come. She is my partner.
Pros: smarter than me loving always wants to be with the family willing to learn and please loyal
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