I know that, when it comes to dog breeds, the first thing people want to see is pictures. So let’s start with a few pictures of German Wirehaired Pointer:
Note: If you a step-by-step guide on how to choose the best dog for you, click on the image above.
Ok, now it is time to explain the characteristics of a German Wirehaired Pointer.
I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:
- Child-friendly or not.
- Affectionate.
- Intelligence.
- Energy and the will to play.
Child-friendly (or not)
"6/10"
This dog breed will do just fine with kids.
Affectionate (or not)
"10/10"
They are definitely affectionate with their family members. Such a lovely dog!
Intelligence
"10/10"
This is one of the smartest dogs there is. He will probably learn new tricks and rules by himself without much effort from you.
Energy and the will to play
"10/10"
This breed has a lot of energy to burn. You will need to give them attention or lots of space to run.
Grooming (Is it easy?)
"8/10"
Definitely easy.
Do you live in a apartment?
These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:
- Adaptability to apartments.
- Amount Of Shedding.
- Drooling Potential.
- Exercise Needs.
- Tendency to bark.
Apartment Living
Are they suitable for apartment living?
"3/10"
They are generally not recommended for apartments.
Amount Of Shedding
"3/10"
The amount of shedding from this dog is low.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.
Drooling Potential
"3/10"
You may see some occasional drools from your dog from time to time.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.
Exercise Needs
"10/10"
These dogs need lots of exercise. Ideally they need space to run.
Tendency to bark
"6/10"
They are know to bark when there is a reason for it. That should not be a problem if you train him not to.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.
Can he be left alone?
"3/10"
This breed will likely suffer if left alone.
Other Characteristics
These are traits that may or may not be important to you:
- Dog Friendly.
- Friendly Toward Strangers.
- Easy To Train.
- Potential For Playfulness.
Dog Friendly
"6/10"
This dog will accept the presence of other dogs.
Friendly Toward Strangers
"3/10"
They are suspicious of strangers.
Easy To Train
"8/10"
You will not have a hard time training this dog.
Potential For Playfulness
"10/10"
These dogs just love to play. Please be prepared to spend a lot of energy with them.
References
You can check the references I used:
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