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The german wirehaired pointer has a hard, straight, harsh wiry and flat coat that is long enough to protect it against the elements. This breed is itself a cross between a german pudel and the english pointer. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Devised by german sportsmen at the turn of the twentieth century, the german wirehaired pointer is a multipurpose hunting dog that possesses the four key characteristics required in the field. Show off your favorite dog breed with this embroidered baseball hat. The outer coat is about 1 to 2 inches long, long enough to protect against brambles but not so long that the outline of the dog is obscured. I love german wirehair pointers public group facebook.
The coat needs some stripping, but is not hard to learn how to do. German wirehaired pointer dog breed information and pictures. Theyre wellsuited to those with a passion for the great outdoors, and with their boundless enthusiasm, energy, and intelligence, they excel in. German wirehaired pointer a project upland bird hunting. German wirehaired pointer, german wirehaired pointer books if you cant find the book you are looking for below just click the link below for the complete list of german wirehaired pointer. In this book, we will look at how to groom the wirehaired coat so it looks true to. The coat of the german wirehaired pointer should be brushed about twice a week with a firm bristle brush. The german wirehaired pointers harsh, wiry coat requires minimal maintenance.
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Akc sporting group history the german wirehaired pointer was developed in germany from crosses of the german pointer with many other breeds. A sturdily built dog, the german wirehaired pointer should be able to hike all day through all types of terrain. German wirehaired pointer dog breed facts and information. It is also a little on the harsh side, which can present certain grooming challenges. The biggest and most comprehensive catalog of german wirehaired pointer books in the world. German wirehaired pointer temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and information, by michele welton, dog trainer, behavioral consultant, author of. The german wirehaired pointer is part of the group of gundogs known as hunt, point, retrieve, he therefore has a strong hunting instinct. The german wirehaired pointer is one of three breeds of german pointer, the others being the german shorthaired pointer and the german longhaired pointer. It tends to be a sensitive breed that needs gentle training. It can be a daunting task, or at least feel like it, but in reality, keeping your gwp looking good shouldnt be that difficult. Join millions of people using oodle to find puppies for adoption, dog and puppy listings, and other pets adoption. This series of project upland hunting dog breed profiles focuses on the hunting characteristics that set one breed apart from another. Membership to the gwpca is considered lapse after march 31st each year. The only magazine focusing on all things gwp articles on hunting, obedience, performance, conformation, statistics and more.
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As the german wirehaired pointer is the only wirehaired utility gundog recognized in australia by the ankc at the time of writing, it is dealt with here as a comparison with the german shorthaired pointer. Although the first german wirehaired pointer arrived in australia in 1976, it was not until the. It became a leading gun dog in germany in the later part of the 20th century. The breed was thought to have been introduced in england just after their cousins, the german shorthair pointers, and was recognised as a breed by the kennel club in the 1970s. By selectively crossing the pudelpointer to a number of hunting breeds including the griffon, stichelhaar, polish water dog and early german shorthaired pointer, the breed we know today as the german wirehaired pointer has evolved. The german wirehaired pointer is often regarded as the ultimate gundog, with perfect hunting, pointing and retrieving skills. Buying, owning, health, grooming, training, obedience, understanding and caring for your german wirehaired pointer. Its important to understand that within a breed, individual dogs may vary in temperament, conformation, instincts and abilities. German wirehaired pointer, german wirehaired pointer books. Wirehairs are a great hunting dog, very adept at hunting, pionting and retrieving game. Dogs 101 german wirehaired pointer top dog facts about the german wirehaired pointer duration.
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