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GERMAN WIREHAIR POINTERS
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Origin &
Development
It was in the late 1870s that German
sportsmen looked for an all-round gun dog that could find game,
point and then retrieve it. The Griffon and Stichelhaar were used
for coat quality, and then the Pudel Pointer and German Shorthaired
Pointer were added for working ability, eventually producing the
German Wirehair Pointer.
Temperament
The German Wirehair Pointer should be gentle,
affectionate and even tempered. It is alert, biddable and very
loyal. Although happiest when working, it can be just as content
being part of a family group. A fun dog that likes to be involved in
everything that is going on, it still has a guarding instinct and
tends to be aloof with strangers.
Health Matters
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a very healthy and robust breed,
but cases of hip dysplasia and entropion have been recorded. The
bitches can sometimes suffer hormone problems that affect their
coats. In general, however, they are a long-living breed with very
few problems.
*Excerpts from The
International Encyclopedia of Dogs |
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NFC DC JAY-MAR'S BLAKE'S
WINCZAR SH
1997 National Open Field Champion |
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JAY-MAR'S KENNELS EST.
1947
Versatility, Intelligence, Personality |
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