GWP
Breed Info
"The German Wirehaired
Pointer is a versatile hunter built for agility and endurance in the
field. ..a loyal and affectionate companion who is eager to please and
enthusiastic to learn."
Originating in Germany the
GWP was bred as a versatile hunting dog. It comes under the KENNEL
CLUB classification of Hunt, Point, Retrieve breeds (HPR)
They are a highly
intelligent breed and have boundless energy. This combined with
their determination, stubbornness and exuberance does not make them the
easiest of dogs to cope with. They were bred to work and as such
do need to have their energy channelled into positive activities.
This does not mean that they require huge amount of marathon running but
ideally do require a certain amount of free exercise each day.. This
accompanied by companionship, training and mental stimulation will help
your dog to become a well adjusted and obedient friend for life.
There are many ways
to stimulate your dog albeit, Working, Trialling, Agility, Flyball,
Showing , Gundog training or just good old fashioned Obedience.
If none of this appeals , you would be surprised what you can do with a
couple of boxes and a ball in the garden...use your imagination......
Just be aware that until your GWP is fully trained he should not be
allowed unsupervised exercise in an unsecured area or you might find him
chasing a rabbit 2 miles away...
As with A GSP a bored Wire
can soon become a 'weapon of mass destruction', chewing your favourite
shoes, stealing food from your worktops or even
impersonating a JCB in your beautifully landscaped garden. Wires do
like to dig so be warned.
He needs to learn his
ranking in the household from an early age and that when you say 'NO' it
means 'NO'. They can be a stubborn breed and quite bossy so it is
important that he knows you are his Pack Leader. It may be
amusing to see him take charge at 12 weeks ...not so at 12 months
when he is a powerful and physical dog. It is highly recommended that
new owners enrol in a basic Obedience class where he can start to learn
good social skills from an early age.
Although aloof with
strangers, Wires are not naturally aggressive. Unfortunately from
time to time some do show a dislike to certain other dogs. This is where
early socialisation at Puppy classes will help.. He should also be
introduced to as many different environmental situations as possible to
help his developing curiosity . When you buy your puppy do try to
make sure you get to meet 'Mum' as this may give some indication of
possible temperament.
They love companionship
and will soon become loving and loyal members of the family. As
such they do not thrive on kennelling for long periods or separation
from their owners.
They are a wonderful breed
for the RIGHT owners in the RIGHT environment. With their bushy
facial furnishings to give them such individual characteristics they
really are an easy breed to love. That is if you can cope with a
soggy wet kiss from a beard straight out of a water bowl.
If a GWP is the dog
for you, bearing in mind what you have just read it is important to
remember.......
YOU WILL ONLY GET OUT WHAT
YOU PUT IN.........
Breed Standard
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