SmartSociableBold
Sporting Group — Origin: Germany
German Wirehaired Pointer
A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being smart and sociable.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 20–32 kg
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
Strength
8
Stamina
10
Trainability
6
Friendliness
9
At a mid-life age of 13 years, this breed is roughly
81.8 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Large-breed formula kibble with joint support
- Two meals a day to avoid bloat
- Glucosamine supplement as they age
What it does
- Long-distance running or biking companion
- Working or herding-style tasks
- Advanced agility and endurance sport
Habitat
Needs a house with a fenced yard and room to stretch out; less suited to cramped apartments.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a bold streak, this breed keeps its condition with very high daily exertion.
Very High exertion~140 min/day
Field note
Hailing from Germany, the German Wirehaired Pointer has been recognized as part of the Sporting group for generations of purposeful breeding.