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German Wirehaired Pointers
The
German Wirehaired Pointer, named after his country of origin, is a combination
of the finest qualities of the Pointer, Griffon, Stichelhaar, Foxhound and
Pudelpointer.
Developed at the beginning of this century in Germany, he can do it all -
point and retrieve - on land or in water. With his keen nose, his distinctive
weather resistant - wire-like coat, and protective facial hair, he is rugged
and ready for any sort of cover. They are hunting machines. The
German Wirehaired Pointer is a well muscled, sturdily built, medium sized
dog. He is typically Pointer in character and style. He is intelligent,
easily trained, and very energetic. The Wirehaired Pointer has a sound,
reliable temperament. They are an all-around, high-energetic gundog.
They will demonstate its natural pointing and retrieving instincts,
and its strong desire to please their owners. This makes a German Wirehaired
Pointer a very talented, versatile hunting dog.
German
Wirehaired Pointers are very energetic, hard working, versatile, bird dogs
with natural pointing and retrieving instincts. Most require large amounts
of attention, exercise, and training to stay in top shape to work for you
in the field.
A
German Wirehaired Pointer's intelligence allows them to be an easily
trained, excellent gundog. They possess a strong desire to please their
owners and are therefore, good watchdogs. 
The
male Wirehair measures between 24 and 26 inches in height and weighs 60 to
70 pounds. The female is slightly shorter not less than 22 inches, and
slightly lighter, weighing in between 50 and 60 pounds..
German
Wirehaired Pointer's color combinations vary immensely. Most Wirehairs
are pattered with liver and white. They can be liver and white spotted,
liver roan, liver and white spotted with ticking and roaning, or they may
be solid liver. They need regular grooming and brushing because their
coats are thick and wiry.
German
Wirehaired Pointers can be aggressive, and as a result, often make very good
watch dogs. They are however, very affectionate and good with children,
if the dog is exposed at a young age
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