The German Wirehaired Pointer: Loyal Companion for Dog Enthusiasts
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a well-known →German dog breed, especially among hunters, but is also occasionally kept as a family dog. Learn more about the character and care of the German Wirehaired Pointer and find out what to expect if you decide on this large pointing dog with a wiry muzzle.
Dog Breed German Wirehaired Pointer in Portrait
Origin: Great Britain
Size: 57-68 cm
Weight: 27-32 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Character: loyal, active, willing to work, intelligent
Character and Nature
Like all hunting dogs, the German Wirehaired Pointer is also a →smart four-legged friend with plenty of energy. Once bred as a pointing dog and thus as a reliable companion for hunting, it impresses with endurance, loyalty, and willingness to work. As befits a good hunting dog, it has an extraordinary sense of smell and is strongly oriented towards its owners. Those who work with the German Wirehaired Pointer will experience a very close bond.
The German Wirehaired Pointer wants to be part of the family and can →also get along well with children. Towards strangers, it initially behaves skeptically, but warms up quickly when its owner gives the signal that everything is okay. With other dogs, they generally get along well.
As with all working dogs, the German Wirehaired Pointer tends to develop bad habits if not sufficiently exercised and will find its own (usually unwanted) activities. When given a task, it is a balanced and relaxed four-legged friend.
Those who are active will consume quite a bit of food each day! When caring for the German Wirehaired Pointer, you should especially pay attention to adequate protein intake. Our [→Wet Food Extra Meat](/collections/fur-hunde-nassfutter/extra-meat) is for true meat connoisseurs and meets your dog's needs in a healthy way.
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Training and Care
With such a clever and willing-to-work dog breed like the German Wirehaired Pointer, consistent training is required from puppy age. Otherwise, the little stubborn head will take the reins and quickly dance around your nose.
Due to its high hunting drive, owners should have experience with hunting dogs and the time and desire to work with the four-legged friend. Because of its friendly nature, it is also suitable as a →family dog. However, this is only the case if there is still enough time in daily life for breed-appropriate exercise. A house with a garden or yard is certainly advantageous for this active four-legged friend.
Just riding a few kilometers a day will tire the dog out? Not with the German Wirehaired Pointer. In addition to physical exercise, mental work is also very important. If you do not want to train the German Wirehaired Pointer as a hunting dog, you can also choose another activity such as mantrailing or dummy work.
