German Wirehaired Pointer Puppy Dog Central
German Wirehaired Pointers Today
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information on the German Wirehaired Pointer dog breed to assist you in making the
right choice in a German Wirehaired Pointer puppy for your family.
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German Wirehaired Pointers
Toward the end of the 19th
century, when European sportsmen wanted a particular type of
hunting dog, they created it. In Germany a wirecoated
all-purpose gundog that could withstand rugged working
conditions and hunt dangerous quarry was desired. The Germans
began their creation with a proven versatile breed, the German
Shorthaired Pointer. They bred to dogs with wire coats to
improve the coat's protective quality and to give a more
aggressive appearance.
The Wirehaired Pointer, with its harsh double coat and whiskered
look, suggests energy and spirit. Described as being aloof but
not unfriendly, the Wirehair also has a clownish side, which it
enjoys sharing with its family. The breed is a medium size,
keen-nosed and courageous sporting dog with a weather-resistant,
wiry coat in liver and white, solid liver, (the white often
spotted with ticking) and roaning in liver. Weekly brushing
keeps it lying close and helps remove dead undercoat. Ears
should be checked and cleaned as necessary.
Males measure 24 to 26 inches at the shoulder; females are
smaller but should not measure less than 22 inches. The Wirehair
does well in suburban or country homes as a family pet and
weekend hunting companion, but it is a bit too energetic for the
city. Because it is happiest when outdoors and working, a
Wirehair needs lots of exercise. Training should be firm, but
allow for roughhousing during playtime.
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German Wirehaired Pointer Dog
Breed
Clubs |
- Fort Detroit German Wirehaired
Pointer Club - American Kennel Club affiliate club sponsoring
conformation, obedience, agility, and field competitions. Event
information and photographs.
- German Wirehaired Pointer Club
of America - American Kennel Club parent club for the breed.
Breed information, rescue links, and a message board.
- German Wirehaired Pointer
Club of Southern California - Frequently asked questions about
the breed, photograph gallery, club newsletters, art gallery,
membership application, and links.
- Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar
Group Canada - Information about the breeding, training and
testing of the breed and the activities of this club.
- Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar North
American Group - Information on the Deutsch-Drahthaar (German
Wirehair) and the North American Group of the German-based breed
association.
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German Wirehaired Pointer Dog
Breed Information |
- German
Wirehaired Pointer - The American Kennel Club (AKC) standard for
the German Wirehaired Pointer (GWP), as presented on AKC's website
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