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German Wirehaired pointer

Group Gundogs
AKC Group AKC Sporting Dogs
Temperament responsive, active
Size large dog breeds
Feeding Large Feeding Dog breeds
Coat care Moderate Grooming
Activeness Very Active Dog Breeds
How friendly is this dog? Moderately Unsociable Dog Breeds
Watch dog Good Watch Dog
Training Moderately difficult to train dogs breeds

German Wirehaired pointer Facts

First used for Retrieving birds
Country of origins Germany
Year of origin 1800s
Colors Black/white, liver, liver/white
Height (min) 22 inches (56 cm)
Height (max) 26 inches (66 cm)
Weight (min) 45 lbs (20 kg)
Weight (max) 75 lbs (34 kg)
Life expectancy (min) 12 years
Life expectancy (max) 14 years
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