German Wirehaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Medium-sized, muscular with weather-resistant wiry coats. They have beards and mustaches. Long heads with rounded, close-hanging ears. They have medium, brown and oval eyes. The tail is usually docked and is straight.
Solid liver, liver roan or combinations of liver and white. The head and ears are liver sometimes with white blaze.
Energetic, loyal and trainable. They make good watch dogs and like to hunt. They are independent and will roam. They are reserved around strangers and need to be socialized at a young age. They do best with older children and are great companions. They are jealous dogs. Require daily exercise. They are good with other dogs.
Originated in Germany. Were bred to be rugged and have coats that could work with any weather. They were bred to be able to work in any terrain.
Hip dysplasia, ear infections and eye problems.