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The German Wirehaired Pointer is a griffon type breed of dog developed in the 1800s in Germany for hunting. It became a leading gun dog in Germany in the later part of the 20th Century. The German Wirehaired Pointer is very affectionate, active and intelligent. Eager to learn and loyal to its family, it needs a handler who is consistent in approach. They like to be occupied and enjoy working for their owner. They are friendly with those they know, but are naturally aloof with strangers and should be socialized at an early age.
As a puppy, the owner needs to spend time with this breed otherwise the puppy will grow up to be 'spooky.' This is one breed of dog that does not do well in a kennel environment. German Wirehaired Pointers are happiest and most well behaved when they are part of the family and can spend time with their people. Can be rather willful and they like to roam. Powerful and energetic they can become bored and hard to manage without enough exercise. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a good all-around gun dog, able to hunt any sort of game on any sort of terrain. This dog has a good nose and can track, point, and retrieve on both land and water. Steady, lively and vigorous. They do best with older, considerate children; very affectionate with its master and can become jealous. Some may try to dominate other animals but most will get along well with other dogs and household animals. They make good watchdogs.
Appearance: The German Wirehaired Pointer is a well
muscled, medium sized dog of distinctive appearance. Balanced
in size and sturdily built, the breed's most distinguishing
characteristics are its weather resistant, wire-like coat and
its facial furnishings.
Typically Pointer in character and style, the German
Wirehaired Pointer is an intelligent, energetic and determined
hunter. The tail is typically docked to two-fiths of the
natural length. In countires where docking is prohibited the
tail should be of sufficient length to reach down to the
hocks.
Coat: The functional wiry coat is the breed's most
distinctive feature. A dog must have a correct coat to be of
correct type. The coat is weather resistant and, to some
extent, water-repellent. The undercoat is dense enough in
winter to insulate against the cold but is so thin in summer
as to be almost invisible.
The distinctive outer coat is straight, harsh, wiry and
flat lying, and is from one to two inches in length. The outer
coat is long enough to protect against the punishment of rough
cover, but not so long as to hide the outline of the dog. On
the lower legs the coat is shorter and between the toes it is
of softer texture. On the skull the coat is naturally short
and close fitting.
Over the shoulders and around the tail it is very dense and
heavy. The tail is nicely coated, particularly on the
underside, but devoid of feather. Eyebrows are of strong,
straight hair. Beard and whiskers are medium length. The hairs
in the liver patches of a liver and white dog may be shorter
than the white hairs. A short smooth coat, a soft woolly coat,
or an excessively long coat is to be severely penalized when
showing.
While maintaining a harsh, wiry texture, the puppy coat may
be shorter than that of an adult coat. Coats may be neatly
groomed to present a dog natural in appearance. Extreme and
excessive grooming to present a dog artificial in appearance
should be severely penalized in competition.
Gait: The dog should be evaluated at a moderate
gait. The movement is free and smooth with good reach in the
forequarters and good driving power in the hindquarters. The
topline should remain firm.
Temperament: This version of German Pointer makes a
good family dog and a working dog with tolerance for a variety
of conditions. Can be aloof at times but not unfriendly with
strangers.
Health: Hip and elbow arthritis can be an inherited
problem. Thyroid function should be checked periodicaly.
History: This gun dog was created by selective
breeding from various other breeds, including the French
Griffon, Pudelpointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and
Broken-Coated Pointer.
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