AKC Name:
German Wirehaired Pointer
Common Name(s):
Drahthaar, Deutsch Drahthaar, German Wirehair Pointer, Deutscher, Drahthaariger, Vorstehund
AKC Group:
Sporting
Observed Weight: Help
42-82 lbs
Show Weight: Help
45-71 lbs
German Wirehaired Pointer
History:
The German Wirehaired Pointer, also known as the Drahtaar, was officially recognized in its German homeland in the 1920's. The breed is a combination of Griffon, Stichelhaar, Pudelpointer and German Shorthaired Pointer - each of which were developing simultaneously in the late 1800's. This breeding resulted in dogs that were able to point and track game, retrieve waterfowl from land or water, confront vermin and are full-response hunting dogs.
The breed came to the United States in the early 1920's and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959. While the breed is not extremely popular in the United States, it has a large following in Germany.
Identifying Features:
Average Height: 22 - 26 in
