Dog breeds
German Wirehaired Pointer

The translation of "Deutsch Drahthaar" is "German Wirehair". The
foundation stock for the breed is the Pointer (probably black), the
Griffon, Stichelhaar and Pudelpointer. They were developed as a
dual-purpose hunter being expected to point game on land, retrieve from
water or retrieve a rabbit if shot. The German Wirehaired Pointer has been
a recognised breed in its native country since 1870. The breed was
introduced to America about 1920.

The breed is medium in size and its coat should be wiry and dense, but lay
flat. It should have whiskers on the face and eyebrows. The coat colour
can vary from solid liver to liver roan. The tail is docked to 2/5 of its
original length.

Although the breed is friendly and intelligent, it can be aloof.
The breed is hardy, sturdy, energetic and a dual purpose hunter making
it an excellent wildfowling dog.

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