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German Wirehaired Pointer
Next Breed: Giant Schnauzer
Previous Breed: German Spitz
The German Wirehaired Pointer, also known as the drahthaar, is a relatively recently developed breed from Germany. The breed is an excellent gun dog and can be a faithful and loving family companion.
History
The German Wirehaired Pointer trace their origins back about 120 years. They originated in Germany, where breeders wanted to develop a rugged, versatile hunting dog that would work closely with either one person or a small party of persons hunting on foot in varied terrain; from the mountainous regions of the Alps, to dense forests, to more open areas with farms and small towns. The breed the Germans desired had to have a coat that would protect the dogs when working in heavy cover or in cold water, yet be easy to maintain. Careful crosses of the German Pointer with many other breeds. Sources differ on the exact lineage, though the Wirehaired Griffon, Pudelpointer, Stichelhaar, and Deutsch-Kurzhaar are commonly accepted as the most likely contributors. This is a dog that can fully respond to the needs of its hunter. The goal was to develop a wire-coated, medium sized dog that could:
Appearance and Size
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a medium sized distinctive looking Pointer. The nose is long and wide and the ears are rounded, hanging close to the head. The tail is set high and docked. His wirehaired coat makes him easy to recognize. The coat is weather resistant with a dense undercoat in winter, which is shed for the summer. The outer coat is harsh, wiry and straight and about one to two inches in length. The beard is medium length and the eyebrows are strong. The hair coat is liver and white. The wirehaired Pointer stands around 22 to 26 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 60 to 70 pounds.
Personality
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. They 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.
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Videos of German Wirehaired Pointers
Dogs 101 - German Wirehaired Pointer
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German Shorthaired Pointer - Roo's First Year (2010)
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 5: This video shows one of the littermate's (Roo) first year of training and field trial events. The litter is by the 2010 National Field Trial Champion in Open Gun Dog (NGDC FC AFC Tonelli's Sky High). Roo's placements in AKC field trial events in 2010: October 30-31, 2010 - (13 months old) 3rd place Open Derby November 27-28, 2010 (14 months old) 3rd place Open Puppy December 11-12, 2010 (14 months old) 1st place Open Puppy 4th place Open Derby Roo also
German Wirehaired Pointer Points quail for 2 minutes
The wirehair is at the bottom of the canyon and we later found out the birds are over in the next canyon. The dog is getting the scent from more than a quarter mile away. Watch him point and hold until the bird flushes. After a half minute of searching the bottom, he figures out the scent is coming over the ridge. Then he goes on point with a single in the bush. The hunter out of camera range is working his way over there. The hunter finally makes his way out of the bottom of the canyon and up to the ridge.
Border Terrier and German Wirehaired Pointer Snow Day
These are our dogs playing in our first snow storm of the year.
German Shorthaired Pointers in a Field Trial and Training (May 2011)
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 6: This video shows three German Shorthaired Pointers from the same litter (Gia, Dash and Roo) competing in a field trail event and training during the month of May 2011. The litter is by the 2010 National Field Trial Champion in Open Gun Dog (NGDC FC AFC Tonelli's Sky High). The littermates are now 1 ½ years old. Below are their placements in the AKC field trial event held on May 14-15, 2011 at the Hastings Island Hunting Preserve in Rio Vista, CA: Gia
The German Wirehaired Pointer - Chapter 1
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German Wirehaired Pointer finds and points a California Quail
This is a 6 month old German Wirehaired Pointer. The dog locates a wild quail in a bush. He holds his point as I approach. I open my gun prior to flushing the bird. The dog relocates as the bird moves within the bush. Our next lesson will be to steady the dog to the flush so that he does not chase the bird until given the release command.
Gundogs working wildfowling dogs retrieving geese
A scetch from our film the wildfowler showing different gundogs working. ladradors spaniel GWPx Lurcher and a german wirehaired pointer [Deutsch Drahthaar] watch the germans first retrieve and retrieves on ice
German Wirehaired Pointer finds a quail
The Wirehair is pointing a California Valley Quail. Then he hears a shot from another hunter and the quail flushes.
German Wirehaired Pointers - A Dog's Life - They Rock!
Gretchen's story...Yes, I am a German Wirehaired pointer. My life rules as a dog! With my adoptive family by my side, all I have to do is hang...hunt...and be...just....a dog...I Love It!
German Shepherd and German Wirehaired Pointer playing
German Shepherd and German Wirehaired Pointer playing. Male German Shepherd Neo ( 4 months old) and female German Wirehaired Pointer Meggy (9 months old) playing " catch me" . Song: Baha Man - Who let the dogs out Country : Serbia .
Angela Pham of Gun Dog magazine on first pheasant hunt with vizsla and German shorthaired pointer
Gun Dog magazine Associate Editor Angela Pham hunts pheasants with a German shorthaired pointed and vizsla at Highland Hideaway Preserve in Riverside, Iowa. Visit gundogmag.com for more videos!
German Shorthaired Pointer Puppies 2011
Burleigh Park German Shorthaired Pointer Puppies, Bella's first litter. Music By: Lucy Mitchell - Neopolitan Dreams
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