German Wirehaired Pointer

Good to know

• All-weather hunters: bred as versatile gun dogs, their harsh, wiry coat protects them in thick brush and cold water.
• Bearded look: the eyebrows, beard and whiskers give them their distinctive face, and the coat needs regular brushing plus occasional hand-stripping.
• Boundless energy: they need plenty of vigorous daily exercise and mental work to be good house dogs.
• Family-focused: affectionate with their own people but often aloof with strangers, so early socialization helps.

Getting out with a German Wirehaired Pointer

Bred to keep going: they need plenty of exercise every day, like long trail walks, hikes and off-leash play where it's allowed.

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