Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: German Wirehaired Pointer History, Grooming, Health Issues and Temperament

Description: The German Wirehaired Pointer is a
well balanced dog standing 22-26 inches in height
and weighing 60-70 lbs. They should have long,
thin legs leading up to a well proportioned body.
They have a long neck and a rather square head.
Their faces should be brown with oval eyes, and
rounded ears that hang close to the head. Their
coat colouring should be either liver and white,
with ticking, or roan and spotted, they can also
be solid liver, whichever marking though their
head should be liver, with or without a white
blaze, and their ears should be liver. The coat
is this breeds most distinctive feature, they
have an undercoat that should be thin in the
summer and profuse in the winter, and their outer
coat is harsh and wiry making them weather
resistant and almost waterproof. History:
Originating around 150 years ago in Germany, the
German Wirehaired Pointer was developed to be a
versatile hunter capable of working anywhere from
mountains to forests and open plains. Its
ancestry has never been completely agreed on but
it is thought that the Wirehaired Griffon,
Pudelpointer, Stichelhaar, and Deutsch-Kurzhaar
were the main breeds used. They are used for many
things such as hunting water fowl, searching for
game, and as a gun dog, tracking wounded animals
and even non hunting things such as guard dogs.
On top of all this though they were also designed
to make a great companion and pet.

Temperament: The German Wirehaired Pointer is a
loyal family companion who is affectionate and
intelligent. They are very active dogs, though,
and so need plenty of exercise without which they
can become bored and hard to manage. They should
be socialised from a young age or they can become
aloof with strangers, they also need an owner who
the dog knows is in command. You should never be
aggressive or violent towards a dog, however if
they think they are in charge they can become
dominant. Due to the level of loyalty they have
to their family, they can sometimes become
jealous of other pets, however because they are
such intelligent dogs training them shouldn't be
difficult even if they're having a stubborn 5
minutes.

Health Issues: Although usually a healthy dog,
the German Wirehaired Pointer is prone to a few
illnesses and diseases these can include ear
infections, hip dysplasia, genetic eye disease,
bloat and skin cancer. Their average life
expectancy is between 12 and 14 years. Another
condition they can suffer from is bladder control
disease; this is an exceptionally rare illness
that can cause unfortunate accidents. They can
also get Lymposarcoma, a cancer of the lymph
nodes, and hemangiosarcoma, a cancer of the blood
vessels of the spleen, right atrium and the liver.

Grooming: The German Wirehaired Pointer should be
brushed 2-3 times a week, to be kept looking
their best, and they should also be hand stripped
occasionally when it is needed. They are an
average shedder and should only be bathed when
needed; their coat should have a rough texture so
over bathing them could soften their fur. It's
also important to regularly clean their ears, and
check their paws for any debris they may have
picked up.

Living Conditions: Due to the fact that they are
such energetic dogs, they are not suited to
apartment life and are defiantly not suited to
being kept in a kennel. They would do best with
an active family who have a big garden so that
they can run around and keep themselves amused.

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