German Wirehaired Pointer

FCI 98 . Braque Type

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The German Wirehaired Pointer (Drahthaar) es una raza de origen alemán.

In this long-haired Hunter dog is gathers the blood of hounds, hunters of birds, water dogs and hunting with Falcons and therefore has a tendency to great versatility.

The origin of this breed has barely a century. A group of breeders set out to obtain Pointing Dogs hard hair. Pointing Dogs rough-haired Germans, the Pudelpointer, the Griffon and the German Shorthaired Pointer they contributed to the formation of the breed. Some experts added to the Airedale Terrier and to the Italian Rough-Haired Hound to this list of participants in the creation of the German Wirehaired Pointer.

As of the year 1879 pure breeding was carried out and the essential characteristics of the breed were established.

In the year 1897, the Baron Schorlemer established the first standard of the German Wirehaired Pointer and this was the basis for the current pure breeding. It became one of the main hunting breeds in Germany in the latter part of the 20th century..

It is strong, muscular, under, of flowing lines, is medium-sized. Heavy dogs are not desirable. Some specimens are likely to develop hip dysplasia, ear infections, genetic eye diseases and skin cancer.

Coat colors vary, can be solid liver color, black and white with liver markings, liver color with white markings, solid black and a mixture of three colors.

The coat of the German Wirehaired Pointer, has as the most distinctive characteristic of the breed, the functional hirsute. A dog must have a correct fur to be of the correct type. The layer is resistant to weathering and, to some extent, water repellent. The inner layer is dense enough to insulate you from the cold winter, but it is fine in summer. The distinctive outer layer of the breed is straight, hard, rough to the touch and lisa. In the ears, the head and legs the hair is smoother.

The weight of the males is of 34 to 40 kg. And in females, of 30 to 36 kg. Measuring the males of 61 to 68 cm and females 57 to 64 cm..

The German Wirehaired Pointer is very affectionate, active and intelligent. It seems that you have always wanted to learn and is very loyal to his family, You need a reference person who knows how to set the limits. Like it to be occupied and enjoy working with its owner. They are friendly with people who know and reserved with strangers, They must be socialized at an early age.

They need plenty of exercise, any type of game that includes searching for objects on any type of terrain, will be your happy Pointer. It has a very fine sense of smell that allows it to track and recover any object both on land and in the water..

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "German Wirehaired Pointer" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 98
• Group 7: Pointing Dogs.
• Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1 Braque Type. With proof of work..

Federations:

FCI ⓘ, AKC ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ, CKC ⓘ, ​KC ⓘ, NZKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

FCI nomenclature race "German Wirehaired Pointer"

Germany

25.10.2000

Use:

According to the objective, it was the creation of a versatile hunting dog, the German Wirehaired Pointer, must display all qualifications required for field hunting work, the forest and in the water, before and after shot.

General appearance:

Pointer dog of noble appearance, with hard fur, perfect skin protector, with attentive and energetic expression. Your movements must be harmonic, fluids, broad and full of strength.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Body length and withers height should preferably be equal. The length of the body can exceed the height of the withers up to 3 cm..

companies, with self-control, balanced, unafraid of the hunt. Must not be shy or aggressive.

Head:

proportionate to body size and gender. The axes of the skull and nasal bridge are slightly divergent..

• Skull: Plano, only slightly rounded on the sides; moderately wide; the supra-orbital arch visibly developed.
• Fronto-nasal depression (Stop): Very notorious.

facial region:

• Truffle: Strongly pigmented corresponding to coat color; well open nostrils.
• Snout: Long, broad, strong and deep. Slightly convex muzzle.
• Lips: Thick, adjacent and not hanging. Good pigmentation corresponding to the color of the hair.
• Jaws/Teeth: Big teeth. Strong JAWS, with an even and complete scissor bite, that is to say that the upper incisors fall exactly in front of the lower ones, the teeth being implanted perpendicular to the jaws. The dental formula consists of 42 parts.

EYES: as dark as possible, neither bulging nor sunken, with a lively and alert expression. Well adjoining eyelids, with well-pigmented edges.

EARS: Medium-sized, high and wide implantation, in the twisted.

Neck:

Medium length, heavily muscled; slightly arched topline, clean bottom line.

Body:

• top line: Straight and slightly drooping. Cross: notorious.
• Back: Strong, well muscled. Loins: Short, widths, muscular.
• Rump: Long and wide, slightly droopy and well muscled. wide pelvis.
• Breast : Broad and deep, with well-known sill and the sternum reaching as far back as possible. Well arched ribs.
• bottom line: Dry, forming a graceful arc back; slightly tucked abdomen.

Tail:

Following the back line, preferably carried horizontally or slightly upwards, without looking steep. Neither too thick nor too thin. For use in hunting, the tail is conveniently shortened. (In those countries where the law prohibits amputation, the tail can appear natural: should reach to the hock and be carried slightly saber-shaped).

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• General appearance: Seen from the front, straight and parallel; seen from the sides, well positioned under the body. The distance from the floor to the elbows should be about the same as the distance from the elbows to the withers.
• Shoulder: Shoulder blade tilted and directed backwards, heavily muscled. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
• Arm: as long as possible, dry, good muscular.
• Elbows: Adjacent to the body, without being twisted in or out, with good angulation between the arm and forearm. Forearm: Dried, perpendicular, strong bone.
• carpal joint: Strong.
• Metacarpus: Moderately forward leaning.
• Previous feet: Oval, closed, with well-pigmented pads, thick enough, compact and resistant. Parallel position without turning in or out, both in static and in motion.

LATER MEMBERS:

• General appearance: Seen from behind, straight and parallel, with good knee and hock angulations. Strong bones.
• Thighs: Long, broad and muscular, with good angulation between
• pelvis and thigh.
• Knee: Strong, with good angulation between thigh and leg. Legs: long, muscular and sinewy.
• Hock: Strong.
• Metatarsus: Short, perpendicular position.
• Hind feet: Oval, well closed, with well-pigmented pads, thick enough, compact and resistant. parallel position, no turning in or out, both in static and in motion.

Movement:

Large, with good previous tread and good push; movement of the fore and hind limbs straight and parallel; distinguished bearing.

Mantle

SKIN: Tight, well adherent, no formation of wrinkles and folds.

Fur: Wire-haired (wire), dense and tight. The outer shell is about 2 to 4 cm length. With a dense internal waterproof fleece. Body contours should not be hidden under longer fur. The hair, Due to its hardness and density, it should offer good protection against inclement weather and against injuries.. The lower parts of the extremities, as well as the chest and abdomen must have shorter and yet dense hair. The head and ears have shorter and denser hair., but no softer. Highlighted eyebrows and a noticeable beard, not very long and with even harder hair, increase the energetic expression of the face.

Color:

• speckled brown, with or without plates.
• splattered black, with or without plates
• Brown with or without white marking on the chest.
• light roan (mixture of dominant white with brown or black hairs).

  Other colors are not acceptable.

Size and weight:

cross height:

• Males 61 - 68 cm..
• females 57 - 64 cm..

Fouls:

Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered to lack, and the gravity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and well-being of the dog.

SERIOUS FAULTS:

• Short snout, thin or pointed.
• weak bite.
• very loose eyelids.
• Overturned or convex back.
• Markedly overbuilt dog.
• Obviously twisted elbows in or out.
• Cow hocks, very close together or clubbed legs both in static and in movement. continuous amble step, walking or jogging, numb or stumbling.
• thin cloak, insufficient undercoat.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
• weak temper, not stable to shot or shy; aggressiveness, restless temper, dog biting out of fear.
• Upper or lower prognathism, twisted bite. Missing teeth except PM 1; canine tips too close together.
• Entropion or ectropion, different colored eyes.
• Without birth tail or with stump, twisted tail.
• wrong pigmentation.

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

The latest changes are in bold.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehhund Drahthaar (English).
2. Chien d’arrêt allemand à poil long (French).
3. auch Deutsch-Drahthaar (German).
4. Drahthaar (Portuguese).
5. Braco Alemán de Pelo Duro (español).