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The German Wirehaired Pointer is one of the most popular dog breeds among Germans. He is one of the best-hunting dogs but is also a good-natured family dog. You can find out everything you need to know about the origin, nature, and attitude of the breed here in the profile.
History of the German Wirehaired Pointer
The German Wirehaired Pointer appeared in Germany at the end of the 19th century with the aim of creating a working, wirehaired, full-service dog. As the development of modern weaponry made the original hounds obsolete, new hounds with different duties were needed. The new hunting dogs had to be able to indicate game and retrieve the prey they had shot. Versatile hunting dogs that can take on all the tasks before and after the shot were in demand. This is how breeds like the Small Munsterlander, the Weimaraner, and the German Wirehaired Pointer came about.
The basic idea for the breed came from the hunting cynologist Sigismund von Zedlitz and Neukirch, who is known under the pseudonym “Hegewald”. He crossed existing wire-haired dog breeds, such as the Griffon Korthals with the German Stichelhaar, the German Shorthaired Pointer, and the Pudelpointer. In May 1902, the breeders founded a unified breeding club, which then set the standard for the breed in 1924.
Since 1954, the Wirehaired Pointer has belonged to FCI Group 7 “Pointers” in Section 1.1 Continental Pointers. A “pointing dog” is a hunting dog used to point out the game to the hunter. He behaves calmly and points with his nose in the direction of the potential prey. For years, the breed has enjoyed great popularity worldwide as a hunting and family dog. In Germany alone, more than 3000 puppies are born every year.
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Because the Wirehaired Pointer was specially bred for hunting, it combines all the characteristics of a versatile hunting dog. He has a balanced and reliable character and learns extremely quickly. In addition, the robust dog is persistent and has an excellent sense of smell. The loyal German Wirehaired Pointer forms a strong bond with its owner and loves being part of a family. It is important for him to build a good relationship with all family members. The dogs are reserved towards strangers and warn immediately if someone enters the property. They usually get along well with other dogs. With too little exercise and mental workload, active dogs quickly get bored. Since they sometimes show stubborn behavior, the dogs need consistent leadership.
The Appearance of the German Wirehaired Pointer
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a large dog, up to 68 cm high at the withers and weighing 27 to 32 kg. A special feature of the breed is the expressive head with clear eyebrows and a striking beard. The striking, wiry coat consists of two to four centimeters long top hair and a short, dense, and water-repellent undercoat. The fur can come in different variations in the colors brown roan, black roan, and light roan. White markings are allowed or may be completely absent.
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Training a demanding dog like the German Wirehaired Pointer is not easy. Good socialization on the part of the breeder is the basic building block for a well-trained puppy. He needs consistent guidance from an experienced owner with whom he forms a close bond. Especially if you do not use the dog for hunting, it is important to bring the hunting instinct under control at an early stage. With enough consistency and leadership, you can even “control” this hound off-leash.
However, he will never behave submissively but will act as an equal partner. With patience and calm, you can quickly teach the willing dog what it is allowed to do and what not. Aggression and violence are out of place. It is best to take the puppy to a dog school, where it can get to know other dogs and play with them.
How Much Exercise Does the German Wirehaired Pointer Need?
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a real all-rounder and suitable for all hunting tasks, from fetching to welding work. If he is not in the hands of a hunter, he needs an appropriate alternative occupation. Daily, long walks or hikes make the breed fascinating companion dogs. With the appropriate training, the dog can easily accompany you while riding, jogging, or cycling. Thanks to its weatherproof fur, it can also cope well with rain and snow. So he needs his outlet in any weather. The active hunting dog especially likes to splash and swim or fetch toys out of the water. An ideal way to keep the work-loving dog busy is to do dog sports such as agility.