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German Wirehaired Pointer Puppies for Sale
German Wirehaired Pointer
(Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund) (Drahthaar)
(German Wire-haired Pointing Dog)
After-hours Electrik Ace Aka "Winston" the GWP at 3 years old
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Description |
The German Wirehaired Pointer has a coarse, wiry,
weather-resistant coat. It is about 2 inches long with a thick undercoat. The
dog's coat is basically water-repellent and protects him from brambles. The
beard, forehead hair and whiskers protect his face. The neck is strong and
slender and the chest is wide and deep. The lips are not pendent and the muzzle
is long, wide and robust. The eyes are dark and transparent. It has a strong
scissors bite. The color is liver & white, spotted, roan or ticked.
Sometimes an individual will be solid liver. The nose should be dark brown. The
head and ears should be brown, sometimes with a white blaze. The pendent ears
hang down limply beside the head. The tail is moderately docked. |
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Temperament |
The German Wirehaired Pointer is very
affectionate, active and intelligent. Eager to learn and loyal to its family, it
needs a handler who is consistent in approach. They like to be occupied and
enjoy working for their owner. They are friendly with those they know, but
are naturally aloof with strangers and should be socialized at an early age. Can
be rather willful and they like to roam. Powerful and energetic they can become
bored and hard to manage without enough exercise. The German Wirehaired Pointer
is a good all-around gun dog, able to hunt any sort of game on any sort of
terrain. This dog has a good nose and can track, point, and retrieve on both
land and water. Steady, lively and vigorous. They do best with older,
considerate children; very affectionate with its master and can become jealous.
Some may try to dominate other animals but most will get along well with other
dogs and household animals. They make good watchdogs. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (60-67 cm.)
Bitches 22-24 inches (56-62 cm.)
Weight: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Some lines are prone to hip dysplasia, ear
infections, genetic eye disease and skin cancers. |
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Living Conditions |
The German Wirehaired Pointer is not recommended
for apartment life. They can be somewhat high strung and very active indoors;
needs plenty of exercise to prevent extreme indoor restlessness. They will do
best with at least a large yard. |
Exercise |
This dog is extremely energetic and tireless. It
is very important that it gets daily vigorous exercise to prevent extreme indoor
restlessness. This breed is more than a match for even the most active family
and they should not be taken on as a family pet unless they can guarantee plenty
of vigorous exercise. They need to be
taken on a daily, brisk,
long walk, jog or
run alongside you when you bicycle.
They are excellent jogging companions and love to swim and
retrieve. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-14 years. |
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Grooming |
The coat of the German Wirehaired Pointer should
be brushed about twice a week with a firm bristle brush. Some stripping of the
coat is needed, but this isn't very difficult. The hairs should be hand plucked
occasionally depending on the condition of the coat. It is usually thinned in
the spring and fall. Bathe only when necessary. The hair of the coat
should be as hard as possible but must not look untidy. Check the ears to make
sure they are clean. The feet should be checked after the dog has been out
working. This breed is an average shedder. |
| Origin |
The German Wirehaired Pointer was developed in the
beginning of the 20th century in Germany from careful crosses of the German
Pointer with many other breeds. Sources differ on the exact lineage, though the Wirehaired
Griffon, Poodle-Pointer mixes, Foxhound and Bloodhound
are all mentioned as possible contributors. This is a dog that can fully respond
to the needs of its hunter. |
| Group |
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, GWPCA, NZKC,
VDD/GNA, ANKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
GWPCA = The
German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
VDD/GNA = Verein
Deutsch-Drahthaar/Group North America
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
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