German Wirehaired Pointer

Grooming

German Wirehaired Pointers have a harsh and wiry coat that protects them from various weather conditions. These dogs require minimum grooming in order to look good. Weekly brushing with a soft brush will be enough for their coat to remain healthy.

This dog will shed year-round but lightly. Baths are only required occasionally, and because of the construction of their coat, these dogs will dry quickly after a bath.

German Wirehaired Pointer colors:

• Liver and white – either liver or white spotted
• Liver Roan
• Liver and white – spotted with ticking
• Solid liver

For the complete care of these dogs, it is required that you regularly trim their nail, check their ears, and brush their teeth.

German Wirehaired Pointer exercise

This is a high-energy dog that requires daily activity to spend his energy. German Wirehaired Pointers will enjoy all the fun activities such as long walks, hiking, canine sports, or just playing with their owner. To make this dog happy, you will have to devote your time to playing sessions if you don't want him to develop behavior problems.

They will, in fact, become bored and destructive if they don't spend all their energy outside.

German Wirehaired Pointers were imported into the US in the 1920s.

FUN FACT: These dogs are excellent choices for tracking, agility, hunting, and rallying.

Socialization

German Wirehaired Pointers are very intelligent and eager to please, and that makes training them a little easier. They are very adjustable and smart so they will pick up your commands very fast.

To secure that your puppy develops into a well-rounded dog, you will have to expose him to various situations so he can learn how to react in many different situations. If you are not sure what is the correct way to socialize your dog, you can check these tips and tricks.

Kids and other animals

German Wirehaired Pointer is an excellent choice for families with kids. They are best suited for older kids but only because of the fact that they can, during play, unintentionally knock over the child because of their size.

Since they have a lot of energy, kids will love them because they will be able to play with them for hours.

If German Wirehaired Pointers are raised in the same households as the other dogs, they will get along, but with the strange dogs, they can be aggressive and territorial.

Health problems

German Wirehaired Pointers live on average 14-16 years which is a lot. They are generally healthy, but like most dogs, they are prone to some health problems. If you want to be sure that your dog will be without inherited diseases, we advise you to buy it from a responsible dog breeder.

These dogs are prone to:

• Hip dysplasia
• Cataracts
• Entropion
• Von Willebrand's disease

German Wirehaired Pointer breeders

German Wirehaired Pointer will be an excellent choice if you need a hard-working dog or a gentle family companion. In either case, you will have to provide him with enough activities if you don't want that he develops behavior problems. 

These dogs thrive on human companionship, and they will be the happiest when they are around their family. Whatever you do, this dog will be more than happy to join.

When talking to breeders, always ask them to show you the health certificate of their breeding dogs so you can be sure that their puppies will also be healthy.

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Hunters in Germany wanted to create a dog who could easily hunt any game on many different terrains and they created a German Wirehaired Pointer in the second half of 1800. They developed an all-purpose dog who could point and retrieve both on land and in water.

Many people think that the coat is the only difference between these dogs and their cousin – German Shorthaired Pointer. But, in fact, there are more differences, including size, head shape, and temperament.

AKC officially recognized this dog breed in 1959.