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German Wirehaired Pointer Dogs

German Wirehaired Pointer Dynamics Based on 145 Dogster profiles   Energy   sleepy energetic     Intelligence   silly genius     Friendliness   aggressive affectionate     Playfulness   not playful very playful     Disposition   anxious calm

Possible Health Concerns: Hypothyroidism   Less Common Health Concerns: Seizures Entropion Elbow dysplasia Heart disease Gastric torsion Trupanion can give you peace of mind when protecting your pet against these and other health issues. Learn more...

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What They’re Like to Live With

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Like many other hunting dogs, the German Wirehaired Pointer is energetic and loyal and easy to train. If you have a job to do outside, get your German Wirehaired Pointer involved—they love to be occupied with a “task” and don’t appreciate being left indoors for too long. With their families, German Wirehaired Pointers are loving and attentive. With strangers and new friends, they may be slightly more reserved.

Because it is so energetic and vigorous, the German Wirehaired Pointer might not be happy living in an apartment. A medium-sized, fenced yard is ideal, not to mention a routine of long, daily walks to keep it both mentally and physically sound.

Things You Should Know

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German Wirehaired Pointers can live as long as 15 years. Common health issues include eye problems, hip dysplasia and ear infections. Some extra grooming attention is required with the German Wirehaired Pointer. Brush it several times a week, and clip its coarse coat during (or before) spring and fall shedding seasons.

German Wirehaired Pointer History

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In the mid-19th century, hunting became increasingly popular in Europe, and German hunters sought to develop a superior hunting dog that could excel over land, water and across varied terrain. Combining various Foxhounds, Poodles and Pointers, they came up with the German Wirehaired Pointer.

The Look of the German Wirehaired Pointer

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German Wirehaired Pointers have muscular, medium-sized frames covered in wiry, weatherproof coats that usually come in liver and white. Their somewhat long heads have close-hanging ears, dark eyes and medium-long beards and moustaches. Their tails are usually docked and carried high. Overall, German Wirehaired Pointers look sturdy and swift.

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