German Wirehaired Pointers

The German Wirehaired Pointer is a handsome dog with their wiry coat and attractive facial furnishings which includes a charming beard bushy eyebrows and moustache which sets them apart from other pointer breeds. They are highly prized in their native Germany not only for their looks but for their working and hunting abilities too having consistently been the gundog of choice with hunters.

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Lifespan

9-12 years

Breed group

Gun dog

Weight

Male: 25-34kg

Female: 25-34kg

Height

Male: 60-67cm

Female: 56-62cm

Pedigree

Yes

Other names

GWP, Deutsch drahtaar, Deutscher drahthaariger vorstehund, Drahthaar

Breed Size

Large

Breed Type

Gundog

Health tests available

BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, DNA test - vWD

Characteristics

Exercise needs

Very high

Easy to train

Very easy

Shedding

Very light

Grooming
needs

Low

Good with
Children

Suited to older children

Health of breed

Low

Cost to keep

High

Intelligence

Very high

Tolerates being alone

Low anxiety

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