German Wirehaired Pointer

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated in Germany in the 1800s
• He was used as a hunting dog

Personality and Behavior

• He's friendly, even-tempered and reliable
• He's generally aloof with strangers
• He likes to swim
• He's very athletic and has lots of endurance
• He'll bond closely with you and show you lots of affection and love
• He loves being with his owner or other family members and hates being left alone
• He likes to roam and wander off
• He can be stubborn and has a mind of his own
• He can turn destructive if he isn't getting enough exercise and mental stimulation

Training

• He's fairly easy to train. He learns commands at an average rate.

Shedding

• He sheds quite a bit of hair. You'll find some hair stuck to your clothes, couch and carpets.

Grooming / Maintenance

• Option 1: Clip his coat short every few months and then it only needs to be brushed occasionally.
• Option 2: Strip his short coat (pluck out the dead hairs) every 6 months and brush it occasionally.

Other varieties

• NA

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