German Pointer Dog

German Pointer Dog. The German wirehaired pointer is a generally healthy breed with an average lifespan of 1416 years. Its believed that they came about as the result of crosses between traditional Pointers Pudelpointers and Wirehaired Griffons amongst other dogs.

Its believed that they came about as the result of crosses between traditional Pointers Pudelpointers and Wirehaired Griffons amongst other dogs. They have an aristocratic look and they have an excellent loyal personality. But as with all dog breeds they can be susceptible to certain health issues such as hip dysplasia and eye infections.

Playful and intelligent this dog needs ample daily exercise and access to a fairly sized yard.

Todays German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium large hunting dog that stands twenty-three to twenty-six inches at the shoulder and weighs between forty-five and seventy pounds. The German shorthaired pointer is an excellent family dog but is not content to sit around. With a versatile and streamlined powerful body that performs well on land or water German Pointers are an enthusiastic willing and agile athletic breed considered by many to have a Noble and Aristocratic. Hunters wanted a dog who could hunt all types of game and in all types of terrain.