German wirehaired pointer breed information vetstreet. May 01, 2005 this book is not specific to the german wirehaired pointer. German wirehaired pointer comprehensive owners guide. Very nice book for all fans of this intelligent pointing dog. Find german wirehaired pointer books for sale at free dog listings. Paul and his siblings were taught how to care and train the family pets and dogs. The german shorthaired pointer gsp is a medium to large sized breed of dog developed in the 19th century in germany for hunting. Shock kennels is a full service breeding and training facility. Naturally the friends of the breed will have more fun with all that nice gwp pictures.
See more ideas about german wirehaired pointer, dogs and hunting dogs. Stichelhaars and pudelpointers were fundamental in the development of the german wirehaired pointer, with griffons and german shorthaired pointers among several other breeds crossed in as breeders in the early 20 th century enhanced key attributes. Why buy a german wirehaired pointer puppy for sale if you can adopt and save a life. A versatile hunting breed, being an allpurpose gun breed of dog suitable for both land and water, she is streamlined yet powerful with strong legs that make her able to move rapidly and turn quickly. It became a leading gun dog in germany in the later part of the 20th century. Buying, owning, health, grooming, training, obedience, understanding and caring for your german wirehaired pointer. The story of the german wirehaired pointer begins around the turn of the 20th century as the early experimental period of dog breeding was coming to an end.
Devised by german hunters at the turn of the last century, the german wirehaired pointer possessed intelligence, strength, stamina and boldness, key characteristics to excel in the field as a versatile hunting partner. German wirehaired pointer has been a recognized breed in its native country since 1870. It is a okay basic book for getting a dog, but will not help you. Particularly after wwii by individuals who eventually sought registration within the akc.
This list is a collection of known health disorders rather than infectious diseases that can have a serious impact on the quality of life of your dog. History of the german wirehaired pointer verein deutsch. Contributed to by a series of german wirehaired pointer dog trainers, this book is certainly a must have addition to your collection. Find german wirehaired pointer puppies and breeders in your area and helpful german wirehaired pointer information.
Kennel club books 0 0 0 summary devised by german sportsmen at the turn of the twentieth century, the german wirehaired pointer is a multipurpose hunting dog that possesses the four key characteristics required in the field. Make it easier and healthier for feeding your german wirehaired pointer 10. Devised by german sportsmen at the turn of the twentieth century. German wirehaired pointer dog breed profile petfinder. Finally, you can avoid some negative traits by training your german wirehaired pointer to respect you and by following the 11step care program in my book, 11 things you must do right to keep your dog healthy and happy.
For those of you confused by the term german wirehaired pointer or gwp and its relationship to the deutschdrahthaar it is simply this. The history of the breed is complicated, shaped by the politics of two world wars and by. Today the gwp is a superb family companion, a true people dog that thrives on interaction with his family. When your german wirehaired pointer is afraid of loud noises 12. It is a okay basic book for getting a dog, but will not help you with. This breed is one of the most popular and highly regarded sporting dogs among the pointers. When your german wirehaired pointer has separation anxiety, and how to deal with it 11. A sturdily built dog, the german wirehaired pointer should be able to hike all day through all types of terrain. Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and exhibitors who helped to make our national events spectacular. This is exactly how to train your german wirehaired pointer puppy and adult dog while using specifically designed dog training methods, made to be simple, fun, fast and effective to train and adopt for both you and your german wirehaired pointer. Virtually all of your dogs behaviors good and bad are created by the way youre living with him. Buy german wirehaired pointers today book of the breed s first edition by pinkerton, sharon isbn. The breeding of wirecoated pointing dogs was something of a mania among german sportsmen. Click here to view results from the 2019 gwpca national events.
The german shorthaired pointer was first admitted into the akc stud book in march 1930. By michele welton, dog trainer, behavioral consultant, author of 15 dog books. German wirehaired pointers today book of the breed s. How to teach your german wirehaired pointer to fetch 9. German wirehaired pointers by newton compere 1994, hardcover. By then, many breeds had been declared separate and distinct and their stud books closed to socalled foreign blood.
The german wirehaired pointer was created primarily through judicious crossings of the pointer, foxhound, and standard poodle. Prized for his eagertoplease personality, the german wirehaired pointer has even more fans who dont require him to point, retrieve, devised by german sportsmen at the turn of the twentieth century, the german wirehaired pointer is a multipurpose hunting dog that possesses the four key characteristics required in the field. Uno was awarded a 12 in conformation and was the only vdd dog in the stud book that year with a perfect 12 in conformation and near perfect 11 for coat. The outer coat is about 1 to 2 inches long, long enough to protect against brambles but not so. The result is a wirecoated dog capable of pointing and retrieving equally well on land and in water. Too much confinement and too little attention can lead to barking, hyperactivity, and destructive chewing. German wirehaired pointer, german wirehaired pointer dog training.
German wirehaired pointer decal gwp german wirehaired pointer fear the beard 4006 by waterfowldecals small, silver metallic 5. The loyal german wirehaired pointer loves spending as much time with his familyincluding childrenas possible, and would be a wonderful fit for a household with an active lifestyle. Buy 1, get 1 at 20% off add 2 to cart see all eligible items. German wirehaired pointer breed expert step bystep guide for rapid learning and retaining. This book is not specific to the german wirehaired pointer. Prized for his eagertoplease personality, the german wirehaired pointer has even more fans who dont require him to point, retrieve, or hold wounded game. The german wirehair pointer gwp is the result of deutschdrahthaar being imported to the u. These german wirehaired pointer yearbooks are an excellent reference book for anyone who is wants to learn more about german wirehaired pointers. Updated february 2015 2nd edition i figure, you may want us to be on top of our game, when you train german wirehaired pointer training system fastest way to no more german wirehaired pointer poop. The german wirehaired pointer training book is a truly informative and unique training guide, full of reliable and tested information written for. German wirehaired sprointer dog breed facts and information.
The national german wirehaired pointer rescue ngwpr is hosting an online pampered chef party to raise funds. Pointer puppies, pointer dog, dog run fence, unusual dog breeds, griffon dog, ghost dog, german wirehaired pointer, dog runs, hunting dogs. Because this breed has parents that thrive off of outdoor activities and are very high energy, you can assume that the sprointer will also be a high energy dog. The german wirehaired pointer also known as the deutsch drahthaar is a versatile german breed which developed in the late 1800s when bird hunting grew in popularity with the middle class. The german wirehaired sprointer, simply known as the sprointer, is a hybrid mix between the german wirehaired pointer and the english springer spaniel. Training german wirehaired pointers sensible dog training. German shorthaired pointer by nona kilgore bauer nook book. Summary devised by german sportsmen at the turn of the twentieth century, the german wirehaired pointer is a multipurpose hunting dog that possesses the four key characteristics required in the field. Training german wirehaired pointers german wirehaired pointer training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books dog training is much less about the teaching of commands and much more about how you live with your dog.
Other names german wirehaired pointers are also known as drahthaars, or go by the initials gwp. We evaluate our dogs in the field on wild birds, and in the blinds for waterfowl. Each book contains 100s of photos and pedigrees of the top german wirehaired pointers in america. Hunters sought to develop a breed that could point, track, retrieve, guard, and fearlessly hunt potential fighters such as foxes. If you are contemplating becoming the owner of a german wirehaired pointer this book is a must. Look at pictures of german wirehaired pointer puppies who need a home. When your german wirehaired pointer makes potty mistakes 8. We specialize in complete versatile hunters, able to work equally well in the field or for waterfowl. What every german wirehaired pointer owner must learn first.
They are known to have occurred in the german wirehaired pointer deutsch drahthaar in the uk and europe. National german wirehaired pointer rescue home facebook. It is the result of the careful mixing and crossing of the wirehaired pointing griffon, german shorthaired pointer, german. This book is a great source of what we already knew, general dog information with very little specific information about this breed. We breed wirehaired pointing griffons and german wirehairs. Puppyfind german wirehaired pointer puppies for sale. Devised by german sportsmen at the turn of the twentieth century, the german wirehaired pointer is a multipurpose hunting dog that possesses the four key characteristics required in the field. A place for all who own and love german wirehaired pointers to ask questions regarding training, problem solving, grooming and basic medical issues. German wirehaired pointer by ute wand nook book ebook. These are high energy dogs and do not make great companions for just anyone. I bought this book because my daughter had taken in a rescue dog, german wirehaired pointer mix with the dominant characteristics of a german wirehaired pointer. The name german wirehaired pointer is the english translation of the german breed name, deutschdrahthaar. The german wirehaired pointer was recognized by the united kennel club in 1948.
The weatherresistant, straight wiry coat is an essential breed characteristic. German wirehaired pointer deutsch drahthaar activities german. Prized for his eagertoplease personality, the german. Pauls family are dog lovers and often took in strays. German wirehaired pointer temperament, personality, training, behavior. Essential reading several times over before you decide and as a reference volume as you try to turn an intelligent, wilful, energetic and and often frustrating pup into the sort of dog you dream of owning.
German wirehaired pointer dog names popular male and female. Buy german wirehaired pointer deutsch drahthaar tricks training. When his family duties allow, he spends his spare time outdoors with his two dogs buck and samson. German wirehaired pointer intelligent and highly regarded. The german wirehaired pointer has a harsh wire coat complete with shaggy eyebrows and beard giving him a wizened, intelligent expression. German wirehaired pointer, german wirehaired pointer. All german wirehaired pointer found here are from akcregistered parents. When his family duties allow, he spends his spare time outdoors with his two dogs buck and. German wirehaired pointer training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books dog training is much less about the teaching of commands and much more about how you live with your dog. The breeds that mainly contributed to its development include the wirehaired pointing griffon, pudelpointer, stichelhaar, and deutscherkurzhaar. The german wirehaired pointer was recognized as a distinct breed in his native country in 1870. The breeding of wirecoated pointing dogs was something of a. A superlative hunter and a loyal companion dog, the german wirehaired pointer competes for perfection and affection in every area. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and wantall given in an interesting and easytoread style.
This book, illustrated throughout entirely with fullcolor photos and drawings, presents sensible, easytofollow recommendations about selecting and caring for a german wirehaired pointer. Read german wirehaired pointer deutsch drahthaar tricks training german wirehaired pointer. However, in unos case, his litter was an exception because the german system saw this lineage as a clean, healthy bloodline that will represent the deutschdrahthaar breed well. Many informations in the second part are not especially interesting for german wirehaired pointer owners but for everybody who likes dogs andor wants to own one. The biggest and most comprehensive catalog of german wirehaired pointer books in the world. More traits and characteristics of the german wirehaired pointer. The outer coat is about 1 to 2 inches long, long enough to protect against brambles but not so long that the outline of the dog is obscured. Paul allen pearce is the author of many breed dogtraining books. He has a high energy level and belongs with an equally athletic owner who will take him running, biking, and hiking and preferably work him in the field. How to train and understand your german wirehaired pointer. Sep 30, 2002 devised by german sportsmen at the turn of the twentieth century, the german wirehaired pointer is a multipurpose hunting dog that possesses the four key characteristics required in the field. It is a okay basic book for getting a dog, but will not help you with the unique characteristics of the gwp. German wirehaired pointer puppies for sale akc puppyfinder. The german wirehaired pointer is a taller, heavier dog than the german shorthaired pointer and is a distinctively different breed.
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