German Wirehaired Pointer
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Dog breedcarnivore
The German Wirehaired Pointer is a rugged hunting dog from Germany, bred to point out game birds with its distinctive wiry coat. It shares family ties with other German pointer breeds and was officially recognized as a distinct breed in the 1950s.
- Its rough, weather-resistant coat helps it work in tough outdoor conditions.
- This breed is closely related to the German Shorthaired Pointer.
- It gained official international recognition in 1954.
ForestGrasslandFarmEurope
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- Classification
- Dog breed
- Habitat
- Forest, Grassland, Farm
- Regions in this directory
- Europe
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- large
