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  German Wirehaired Pointer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a breed of dog developed in the 1800s in Germany for hunting.
Typically Pointer in character and style, the German Wirehaired Pointer is an intelligent, energetic and determined hunter.
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.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer - Encyclopedia Uplandia | UplandLife.com
Sometimes known by its German name, "Deutsch Drathaar" which translates to "German Wirehair," the German Wirehaired Pointer, as it's formally known in the U.S. by the American Kennel Club, is a fascinating breed that finds its roots in several other hunting dogs.
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a versatile hunter built for agility and endurance in the field.
Of sound, reliable temperament, the German Wirehaired Pointer is at times aloof but not unfriendly toward strangers; a loyal and affectionate companion who is eager to please and enthusiastic to learn.
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 German Wirehaired Pointers, dogs, Drahtharr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
German Wirehaired Pointers are a breed of hunting dog developed at the beginning of this century in, you guessed it, Germany.
The wirehaired pointer has a two-layered coat: the undercoat is a soft, dense insulating covering, and the outercoat is straight, harsh, and wiry.
The wirehaired pointer was developed in Germany, during the last half of the 19th century, from the German shorthaired pointer and several other pointing breeds, including the pudelpointer.
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 German Wirehaired Pointers
German Wirehaired Pointers are very energetic, hard working, versatile, bird dogs with natural pointing and retrieving instincts.
The male Wirehair measures between 24 and 26 inches in height and weighs 60 to 70 pounds.
German Wirehaired Pointers can be aggressive, and as a result, often make very good watch dogs.
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 German Wirehaired Pointers: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
The German Wirehair can be aggressive (or at least dominant and bold) with strange dogs, and with his strong hunting instincts, sharp with cats.
German Wirehaired Pointers are not for the fastidious household: They are sloppy drinkers, their beard soaking up water and depositing it as a trail of drips across your floor."
German Wirehaired Pointers MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and do interesting things.
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 Deutsch Drahthaar - German Wirehaired Pointer - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds
The German Wirehaired Pointer was developed in Germany by sportsmen who wanted to produce a dog that had all the versatility of the German Shorthaired Pointer but was robust enough to be used in hunting larger game and had a coat that could protect him when working in rugged areas.
The GWP is very intelligent, highly trainable, sharp, energetic, and a determined hunter with excellent water retrieving abilities.
A very important characteristic of the German Wirehaired Pointer is his versatility — from waterfowl retriever, to pointer of upland game birds, to tracker, hunter and retriever.
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 What to feed a German Wirehaired Pointer
The German Wirehaired Pointer developed in Northern Germany because sportsmen wanted both a water retriever and a pointer of upland game-birds.
For the German Wirehaired Pointer I recommend foods that are a blend of poultry, lamb, wheat, potato, and fish.
There are over 170 different molecular forms of the mineral "calcium." The source of the mineral calcium that a German Wirehaired Pointer can easily assimilate can be hard for a different breed to assimilate and thus that other breed can develop kidney stones on the best source of calcium for a German Wirehaired Pointer.
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 Frequently Asked Questions German Wirehaired Pointer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Germans desired that the breed have a coat that would protect the dog during different and varied hunting scenarios as well as be easy to maintain.
The primary ancestor of the GWP was the Pudlepointer.
German Wirehaired Pointer's do not shed drastically or "blow" their coat twice a year like many breeds.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
SHORT HISTORICAL OVERVIEW - The German Wirehaired Pointer is a wirehaired pointing dog, the breeding origin of which is based on the ideas of "Hegewald" (Sigismund Freiherr von Zedlitz und Neukirch) and dates back to the end of the 19th century.
Within a few decades, due to these qualities, the German Wirehaired Pointer turned out to be the most preferred and reliable amongst the large working gundogs in Germany and in many countries of the world.
CHARACTERISTICS: In accordance with the aim, which was to create a versatile hunting dog, the German Wirehaired Pointer must show all the necessary aptitudes for hunting in the field, wood and water before and after gunshot.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointers, Puppies for Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a hardy worker and a good family dog.
Owners of a German Wirehaired Pointer should be active, have good leadership skills and the time to provide their dogs with basic obedience training and socializations.
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a combination of the German Shorthaired Pointer, Poodle, Foxhound and Terrier.
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 NZKC - Breed Standard - German Wirehaired Pointer - Gundogs
German Wirehaired Pointers (GWP) trace their origins back about 120 years.
The primary ancestor of the GWP is a breed called the Pudelpointer.
This breed is itself a cross between a German Pudel and the English Pointer.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer Dog and Puppies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The German Wirehaired Pointer Dog was first Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1959.
The German Wirehaired Pointer Dog's coat is normally a shade of brown and white, solid brown and fl and white.
Resolving dog health problems, including those of the German Wirehaired Pointer Dog, can prove to be costly and it would be wise to consider the benefits of obtaining dog health insurance.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer Photo And Picture Contest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The German Wirehaired Pointer shares many qualities of the German Shorthaired Pointer, while still having his own definite identity.
Thus it is easy to appreciate the different hunting skills incorporated in the wirehaired Pointers of a century or more ago.
German Wirehaired Pointers are very affectionate dogs, although they may be aloof with strangers, they are devoted and somewhat protective of their families and especially enjoy children.
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 German Shorthaired Pointer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Since the German shorthaired pointer was developed to be a dog suited to family life as well as a versatile hunter, the correct temperament is that of an intelligent, bold, and characteristically affectionate dog that is cooperative and easily trained.
The German Shorthaired Pointer is descended from the old Spanish Pointer, which was taken to Germany in the 1600s.
The logo of the American Kennel Club is a Pointer, not a German Shorthaired Pointer, though frequently mistaken for the latter.
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 Choosing a German Wirehaired Pointer
The German wirehaired pointer is as a member of the AKC working group.
The German wirehaired pointer, also known as the drahthaar, is a relatively recently developed breed from Germany.
The German wirehaired pointer was developed in the early 1900s in Germany as an excellent gun dog.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer puppies for sale breeders German Wirehaired Pointers
German Wirehaired Pointers have a weather resistant, wire-like coat, bushy eyebrows, and a mustache and beard.
German Wirehaired Pointers need to be taught basic obedience and socialized early to other dogs and humans.
Owners of German Wirehaired Pointers should be active, have good leadership skills and the time to provide their dogs with basic obedience training and socializations.
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 History of the German Wirehaired Pointer
Commonly the head is a solid or nearly solid color and the body is speckled, with saddles or large patches of solid color.
There is a strong resemblance to the less-common Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, which has more abundant hair in its "mustache" and eyebrows.
According to the AKC standards for the two breeds, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon also is very slightly smaller than the German Wirehaired Pointer.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
In a land where hunting for the table was important, it was bred not for speed or drive, but rather for thoroughness.
In the early twentieth century German sportsmen created a dog that would do all that the German Shorthaired Pointer could do - and have a coat more suited to working through brambles and briars.
In 1928 the new creation, obtained by adding some Pudelpointer and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bloodlines to the German Shorthairs, was admitted to the German Kennel Club.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer
The GWP is generally believed to have foxhounds, poodles, and airedale terriers in his family tree.
The German Wirehaired Pointer is an energetic hunter with a high degree of stamina and a great nose.
The best owner for a GWP is an active hunter and a strong leader with the time and energy to train and keep up with this dog.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer Information
To understand the heritage of the breed, you must understand that there were a wide variety of retrieving pointers, all of which were more or less interbred.
The Pudelpointer was a cross between a Poodle dog and an English Pointer, while the Griffon and the Stichelhaar were composed of Pointer, Foxhound, Pudelpointer, and a Polish water dog.
German Wirehaired Pointers can be a bit aloof toward strangers, but are generally friendly dogs.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer at Doxette - The Right Dog Antiques and Collectibles
German Wirehaired Pointer Dog History Picture German Wire-haired Pointer dog, overview description, temperament, origin, and color are all included in this page that obviously has come from a book.
German Wirehaired Pointer Dog Standard Visualization Chosen as the standard visualization model for the German Wirehaired Pointer dog is Ch.
German Wire-Haired Pointer Dog Origin Picture Desc German Wirehaired Pointer dog, description, some history, height, weight, temperament, origin, and color are all included in this little page that obviously has come from a book.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
German Wirehaired Pointer Health, which includes a natural health care program and advice on feeding, vaccinations, health problems, and choosing the right vet.
Training German Wirehaired Pointers, which includes respect training, housebreaking, and socializing with strangers.
German Wirehaired Pointer Review will give you a terrific introduction to German Wirehaired Pointer personality and temperament.
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 THE GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER CLUB
GWP IN THE UK It was in 1976 when our now Joint Vice President Major George Wilkinson called a meeting for GWP enthusiasts to get together with the intention of forming a UK breed club.
It took four years and numerous applications and rejections before the Kennel Club recognised the club and gave it official club status and an official name the "German Wirehaired Pointer Club".
The GWPC will be coming up to it's 25th Anniversary year in 2006, since gaining KC status and over the years has gone from strength to strength with many many more members and enthusiasts recognising the GWP for it's versatility.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer Puppies For Sale
If you are a German Wirehaired Pointer breeder you may place your German Wirehaired Pointer puppies for sale to find quality loving homes for your puppies.
German Wirehaired Pointer breeders place your German Wirehaired Pointer puppies for sale to find a good home.
If you are looking for a German Wirehaired Pointer puppy for sale but do not see one listed here then place a German Wirehaired Pointer puppy wanted ad.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer#
The breed originates from Germany and the earliest records of the GWP are in the late 1800's.
A GWP that has been reared with children would score top marks for being with kids.
Because of their level of intelligence, it is important that even the pet GWP has some form of mental stimulation.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Temperment: German Wirehaired Pointers are affectionate, reliable and eager to please.
Energetic and focused is what the German Wirehaired Pointer is. These dogs love to play with other animals and kids with a seemingly endless amount of energy.
German Wirehaired Pointers are best suited in a home with a large yard that has a high fence.
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 German Wirehaired Pointer breeders, puppies for sale, stud service
Richard Riley - Outstanding German Wirehaired Pointers - Parents are AKC registered and OFA'd - excellent pedigrees and great confirmation - family raised with plenty of care and well socialized
BreedersClub.net does not pre-screen the German Wirehaired Pointers breeders who advertise their puppies and dogs for sale in the BreedersClub.net breeder directory and in the classified ads.
You should ask the German Wirehaired Pointers breeders you talk with for references from past buyers and veterinarians.
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