German Wirehaired Pointer

Alternative Breed Name: Deutsch Drahthaar Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund Drahthaar

Country of origin

Life expectancy

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Group

Litter size From 6 to 8 puppies

Experience required Experience required

German Wirehaired Pointer Personality Temperament

Level of aggression Low (2/5)

Energy Very high (5/5)

Trainability Very high (5/5)

Shedding Minimal (1/5)

Maintenance Low (2/5)

Friendliness Friendly (4/5)

Health Good (4/5)

Maintenance cost Above average (4/5)

Tolerance to separation For moderate periods of time (3/5)

Intelligence Very high (5/5)

Level of noise Low (2/5)

Guarding skills Excellent (5/5)

Price

Facts about German Wirehaired Pointer

The breed includes the genes of the Poodle Pointer, the Wirehaired Griffon, the German Rough-haired Pointing Dog, and the early German Kurzhaar. These dogs notify their owners of the detected prey with a special pointing pose. The name Drathaar is translated from German as "stiff (or wire) hair".

Description

The German Wirehaired Pointers are mustached Duracell bunnies, deftly handling all kinds of prey and infinitely adoring their owner. Having a sharp mind and a gentle nature, they will never show aggression towards people, no matter how negative emotions they provoke. At the same time, in all other respects, Drathaars are not perfect. Give them the slightest reason to question your leadership qualities, and these bearded trackers will immediately test your leniency for their own purposes. Rough-haired Pointing Dog, and the early German Kurzhaar. These dogs notify their owners of the detected prey with a special pointing pose. The name Drathaar is translated from German as "stiff (or wire) hair".