DESCRIPTION

Pointers are considered superior gun dogs, are bred primarily for sport and are true wide-range hunters. They have great energy, devotion, stamina and courage. This alert animal gives the impression of compact power and agile grace

HISTORY

A successful result of a quest to create a versatile hunting dog, the German Wirehaired Pointer is a breed that can locate and point upland game, confront vermin, retrieve waterfowl from water or land, and track wounded game. It also makes a wonderful companion and serves as a watchdog. The descendent of the pudelpointer (a combination of the old German pudel and the pointer), the German wirehaired pointer resulted from a cross with the early German shorthaired pointer, the griffon, the stichelhaar and the Polish water dog. Some claim that it may also have descended from the poodle, foxhound, bloodhound, and terrier. In Germany it is known as the drahthaar, and it has become the most popular hunting breed there. Yet it was not officially recognized in its homeland until the 1920s. It was around that same time that the first of this breed came to the United States. The German wirehaired pointer was recognized in America in 1959, but it never gained the popularity that it has in Germany.

TEMPERAMENT

An energetic hunter and an affectionate companion, the German wirehaired pointer is loyal to its family and eager to learn. It is good, but sometimes boisterous, with children and is often aloof with strangers as well as strange dogs. While it may try to dominate other pets in the family, if introduced at an early age, this breed will usually get along with other animals in the family. Socialization should start when the dog is young. Intelligent and active, this dog should be trained by a firm, consistent handler. It can be stubborn and sometimes shows a tendency to roam. If not exercised properly, this breed may become bored and difficult to handle. The German wirehaired pointer makes a great watch dog and a friendly, outgoing addition to the family.

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