German wirehaired pointing dog/ Deutsch Drahthaar

A pointing dog of noble appearance, with harsh coat completely protecting the skin, with an attentive expression full of energy. The movement should be powerful, ground covering, flowing and harmonious. Firm, self-controlled, wellbalanced, without shyness of game, neither sensitive when shots are fired nor shy or aggressive.

Source: http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/GERMAN-WIRE-HAIRED-POINTING-DOG-98.html

See: The German Kennel Club (VDH) for information and video (if available).
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http://www.vdh.de/welpen/mein-welpe/deutsch-drahthaar
Video for this breed (if available) and other breed videos are available in full length here: www.meisterpetztv.de

AKC Video (link - https://youtu.be/hTYoWXZo7dk

View more videos on AKC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanKennelClub

SCC Video (link - https://youtu.be/fwGCN4x5IqQ

View more videos on SCC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKR90_uWp8dUNpGTfQ_y_Zw

• Strävhårig vorsteh
• German wire-haired pointing dog (Deutsch Drahthaar)
• Deutscher drahthaar.vorstehhund
• Chien chinois à crête/à poil vaporeux et houppette
• Perro crestado chino
• Deutsch Drahthaar
• Vorstehhund Strihåret

Country of origin: Germany

GWPCA Judges Education Articles - https://gwpca.com/judges-education-articles/

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Swedish Insurance Data

• Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds. This breed has information on Veterinary Care and Life Insurance.

2. Finland: Koiranet: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=98

3. US: GWPCA: https://gwpca.com/health/ - Survey results, OFA test results

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland: JTO: JALOSTUKSEN TAVOITEOHJELMA 2022-2026 KARKEAKARVAINEN SAKSANSEISOJA
4. US: OFA: CHIC: https://www.ofa.org/recommended-tests?breed=GWP

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

Germany: Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar e.V.: https://drahthaar.de/

Finland: Saksanseisojakerho ry: https://www.saksanseisojakerho.fi/

Sweden: Svenska Vorstehklubben: https://www.vorsteh.se/

Norway: Norsk Vorstehhund klubb: https://vorsteh.no/

Denmark: Dansk Ruhår Klub: https://www.ruhaar.dk/

US: German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America: https://gwpca.com/