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German Wirehaired Pointer
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Germany
- Height
- 57 cm
The German Wirehaired Pointer, also called Deutsch Drahthaar, is a German dog breed. It is a Griffon-type pointing dog with a recorded height of 57. The breed is closely related to the German Short-haired Pointer, German Long-haired Pointer and Large Münsterländer. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale accepted it definitively in 1954.
What it is
This German breed is a Griffon-type pointing dog. It is also known as the Deutsch Drahthaar.
You can browse more dog breeds from Germany.
Getting to know the breed
Begin with its German origin and role as a pointing dog. Its recorded height is 57.
The breed is closely related to the German Short-haired Pointer, German Long-haired Pointer and Large Münsterländer.
What stands out
Its profile combines German origin, pointing-dog status and Griffon type.
Its close relationship to several other German pointer breeds helps place it among dog breeds.
Points to check
Its similarities to other German pointer breeds may matter when you compare names and types. Check whether you want the Wirehaired Pointer rather than the German Short-haired Pointer, German Long-haired Pointer or Large Münsterländer.
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Pricing
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Who may want another breed
Look elsewhere if you want a breed that is not from Germany or is not identified as a pointing dog.
You may also prefer another German pointer breed if the Wirehaired Pointer's Griffon type is not what you seek.
Verdict
Choose the German Wirehaired Pointer if you are looking for a German Griffon-type pointing dog and want a breed linked to several established German pointers.
Its recorded height is 57, and its definitive Fédération Cynologique Internationale acceptance came in 1954. Those details place it clearly within the German pointer group, while the related breeds give you useful alternatives to compare before deciding.
What stands out
- German origin is clearly recorded.
- Identified as a pointing dog.
- Griffon type gives it a distinct breed identity.
- Closely related to three other German pointer breeds.
Worth knowing
- It is not the German Short-haired Pointer.
- It is not the German Long-haired Pointer.
- It is not the Large Münsterländer.
Suits
- People seeking a German Griffon-type pointing dog
- Readers comparing German pointer breeds
Think twice if
- You want a breed from another country.
- You are not looking for a pointing dog.
In short
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a clearly defined German breed for readers drawn to Griffon-type pointing dogs. Its alternate name, Deutsch Drahthaar, and its close ties to three other German pointers help explain where it fits. The recorded height is 57. If your search is for a pointing breed from Germany, this one belongs on your comparison list; if you want a different type or origin, consider another breed.
Questions
Where does the German Wirehaired Pointer come from?
The breed originated in Germany.
What is another name for this breed?
It is also called the Deutsch Drahthaar.
What was the German Wirehaired Pointer bred to do?
It is identified as a pointing dog.
What type of dog is it?
It is a Griffon-type dog.
How tall is the German Wirehaired Pointer?
The recorded height is 57.
Which breeds is it related to?
It is closely related to the German Short-haired Pointer, German Long-haired Pointer and Large Münsterländer.
When was it definitively accepted by the FCI?
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale definitively accepted it in 1954.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- German Wirehaired Pointer — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Affenpinscher — Ingunn Axelsen · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- dachshund — Ellen Levy Finch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Deutsche Bracke — Rumo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Dobermann — Fran Hogan · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Eurasier — Ekta · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Longhaired Pointer — Ottilie Stüwe · Public domain · file page
- German Pinscher — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Shepherd — Erick Drumss Hernández · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
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