German Wirehaired Pointer

German Wire-haired Pointer

The German Wire-haired Pointer was developed in Germany during the early years of the 20th century. It is said to be a mixture of the German Pointer, Wire-haired Griffon, Foxhound, Bloodhound and Poodle-Pointer breeds. The German Wire-haired Pointer is a good hunter which is able to track game on various terrains. It also possesses a good nose for hunting, tracking and pointing and can retrieve in both land and water, making them good hunting companions.

The German Wire-haired Pointer can be characterized as a working dog, as it loves to perform duties for its owner. The breed is an ideal watch dog, with its physical strength and energetic nature. It is very active and intelligent but can sometimes tend to be jealous when not given ample attention. The German Wire-haired Pointer is also generally friendly, even with other non-canine animals, but can be quite aloof, especially towards strangers.


Care
The coat of the German Wire-haired Pointer should be brushed at least twice a week with a firm bristle brush. The coat also needs to be stripped occasionally to maintain a clean natural look. Check the ears and feet thoroughly, especially after exercise. Bathe only when necessary and make sure to dry them properly to avoid chilling.

German Longhaired Pointer

German Long-haired Pointer

The German Long-haired Pointer is a dog that originated in Germany. The dog was bred for use as a pointer or a gundog. The ancestor dog had slow speed. The dog was crossed with English Pointers to enhance its speed in the 19th century. It was also bred to become friendly in temperament. The German Longhaired Pointer is also known to be called Deutsch Langhaar and German Long-Haired Pointing Dog.

These dogs are intelligent, love a job to do and are eager to learn making them highly trainable. They are friendly, gentle, well-balance, hardworking and tenacious. As they are cheerful, affectionate, love children, submissive and devoted to their families, they are wonderful house pets. They can also get along well with other dogs and house pets.


The GLPs are gentle, friendly, kind and smart breed. They are affectionate to their owners and will experience anxiety when left alone for too long. These dogs enjoy when they are given a job to do and do not adapt well to a sedentary life.

These dogs enjoy playing with children and will get along well with other dogs making them excellent family pets. When given sufficient exercise and proper leadership, these dogs are a delight to have in the household.


Care:
This dog’s grooming requirement is easy and needs very little time and energy for the owners. Brushing occasionally after a couple of weeks will keep the coat at its best condition. This will also help rid of dead hairs and with the dog’s shedding.

The breed is known to be generally healthy and free from any genetic diseases. They are prone to ear infections if you do not clean them often. Make sure to check it daily and after any activity done in the outdoors. Given proper nutrition and care, sufficient exercise and regular visits to the vet, these dogs can live up to 12-14 years on the average.

Small Munster-lander Pointer

Small Munster-lander Pointer

These dogs were first bred in the Munster area of Northern Germany. Not much is known about their origins.

The SM has been used in Germany and other parts of Europe since the 1200s, primarily to flush bird and small game for falconers. Because they were used mostly by the nobility, there were not many of these dogs around, and the breed almost went extinct. Then changes to the governmental, social, and legal structures within Germany in the 1800s made it possible for regular people to have more leisure time to hunt. They adopted the use of the Small Munster-lander and realized it was able to perform many duties like finding, pointing, tracking, and retrieving. It was also used to hunt boar and deer.

They were well known for being able to assist a hunter to take food home to his family. At the end of the 1800s, people worked to increase the numbers from the existing stock in the Munster area. Part of their appeal was their personality as companion animals in addition to their hunting abilities.

Care
Grooming requirements are fairly simple. They need to be brushed once a week to remove any dead hairs, and to ensure the feathering does not get tangled. They are moderate shredders.

They require monthly nail trimmings as necessary and weekly tooth brushing and ear cleaning. It is best to start these practices when the dog is a very young pup, to acclimatize it to regular grooming habits.

This breed needs at least one hour of vigorous exercise each day. They make wonderful companions for people who like to jog, bike, or Rollerblade. They also enjoy hiking, swimming, and camping.

Health
Careful breeding will ensure no health issues crop up. Hip dyspepsia may occur in some dogs so make sure to obtain a Small Munster-lander from a reputable breeder.

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Short-haired Pointer

The German Shorthaired Pointer origins lie in Germany, they were breed as an all purpose hunting dog, which could track, point and retrieve, which they managed to do all of these qualities very well. The most important distinctive feature of these dogs was their pointing performance. After the first double-barreled gun was made in 1750, a pointing dog was required even more. In full sight of the dog, game birds in flight were shot. That was the beginning of the transition from a mere pointer to a versatile gundog. Today the German Shorthaired Pointer still passes through the filter of elaborated breeding and trial regulations. The standard stipulates the constitution of the German Shorthaired Pointer, as a versatile hunting dog, which enables him to perform all requirements in connection with hunting activities, even when advanced in age.
They are a highly intelligent dog and respond to training very well. They can be willful and exuberant, so firm, consistent, but not harsh training is required. They will fit into family life well and love plenty of affection and exercise.

Grooming: easy coat to care for, requiring a brush now and then and a bath when needed. Check ears regularly.

Exercise: these dogs need plenty of it and it is important to exercise their brain as well as their body.

Health: This breed is generally sound but some can suffer from hip dyspepsia, eye problems and ear infections.

Pointer History

Pointer

By crossing stocky Spanish Pointers with the more agile Italian Pointers (similar to the French Braque), British breeders were able to perfect the best bird dog ever created. It is the most popular pointing dog in the world. It has an incredible nose and the speed and endurance to cover large areas of ground. The Pointer is especially suited to the hunting conditions of the United States where it is hunted from horseback. Records of the Pointer have been kept since about 1650, although paintings of Pointer-type dogs were even found in Egyptian tombs 3000 years ago. It is the fountainhead of many of the other field dog breeds. Pointers were one of the foundation breeds of the American Kennel Club.