The German Wirehair is a medium-size hunting dog who is noted for his beard, whiskers, and eyebrows. He has a rectangular body protected by a wiry coat and brown eyes that give him an almost human expression. The German Wirehair’s coat is liver and white or black and white, and can have a spotted, roan, or ticked pattern.
The German Wirehaired Pointer was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to be a versatile hunting dog breed, a job at which he still excels today. He can hunt any game on any terrain and point and retrieve from land or water. His excellent nose and stamina are appreciated by hunters worldwide, and he’s also a great companion for active families who can provide an outlet for his high energy level.
The German Wirehaired Pointer was created primarily through judicious crossings of the Pointer, Foxhound, and Standard Poodle. The result is a wire-coated dog capable of pointing and retrieving equally well on land and in water. With that coat to protect him, he sneers at rough terrain. The German Wirehaired Pointer’s coat is easy to groom and sheds little throughout the year. A versatile, medium-size hunter, he’s capable of bringing home feathered and furred game. He is an active dog, who appreciates an owner who can match his intelligence and activity level.
A German Wirehaired Pointer’s greatest desire is to spend the day playing with his people and then resting his head on someone’s feet in the evening.
