German Wirehaired Pointer
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
German Wirehaired Pointers have a distinctive beard and eyebrows that protect their face from brush while hunting.
Medium to large hunting dog with distinctive wiry coat and beard. Intelligent, energetic, and determined worker.
🏷️ Breed
German Wirehaired Pointer
💭 Temperament
Intelligent, energetic, determined, loyal, alert
📏 Size
Medium-Large (23-32 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
12-14 years
🎨 Colors
Liver and white, black and white, liver roan
🌍 Origin
Germany, late 19th century
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs significant exercise and mental stimulation
🍽️ Diet
High-quality commercial dog food; lean proteins
✓ FCI Group
Group 7
✓ FCI Section
Continental Pointing Dogs
✓ FCI Number
98